"Larry" wrote in message
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| I have device that is used to test the spark on outboard motors that may
| help. It connects in place of the spark plug and has an adjustable gap for
| the spark to jump across. Set to a wider gap than the normal spark plug
gap,
| an ignition system will produce a spark to jump the gap (passes the test)
or
| not (fails the test). I don't recall how much wider the 'test gap' will be
| compared to the spark plug gap. At least it's more accurate (and safer)
than
| the 'screwdriver' spark test.

You can get them at AutoZone for a few bucks. If I remember I'll check
when I go by there tomorrow.