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1) because spark plugs work by getting a huge blast of electricity delivered to them through the wire
2) because the insulation of the wire isn't perfect, so part of that electricity can jump to you.
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Your 17 hp Briggs and stratten lawn mower won't start it has gas don't know if has spark?
You can check for spark by removing the plug wire from the spark plug and holding it about 1/4 inch from ground. Have some one crank the engine or pull the starter rope and look for a spark to jump from the spark plug wire to ground. DO NOT hold the wire with your bare hands since you will get shocked. If you have spark there, remove the spark plug and insert it into the end of the spark plug wire and do the same procedure. If there is no spark, the plug is bad. If you have spark, the problem lies elsewhwere.
What does it mean if your car jumps after getting a tuneup?
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What would cause one spark plug wire to arc to the engine at the spark plug boot?
bad spark plug wire.
How do you remove a spark plug when the wire came out the spark plug?
If you mean that the wire came out of the boot, then pull the boot off of the spark plug and use a spark plug socket to remove the spark plug.
What is a spark plug boot?
The rubber end on the spark plug wire.
Can a vehicle start with a broken spark plug wire?
no it can not start with a broken spark plug wire unless you fix it
How do you change wire?
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How do you check an engine for spark?
Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug. Use some heavy gloves or a set of insulated pliers to hold the spark plug wire about 1/4-inch from the engine block (ground) and crank the engine - you should see a spark jump from the wire to the engine ground. For a better check, use another spark plug and put it on the spark plug wire and use it as a "jumper" from the wire to the engine ground.
Where can i find wiring diagram for 92 Honda accord?
spark plug wire setup spark plug wire setup
Why a spark plug is not working Nissan altima 1994?
Defective spark plug? Defective plug wire?
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Used proper sized spark plug socket with long extention and ratchet. Disconnect spark plug wire by using wire puller or tugging at boot of wire. Place spark plug socket over spark plug securely and removed.
How do you remove the spark plugs in a 88 Chevy Celebrity v6?
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