Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

[BassHunter0123]

looking to do a spark test...were i put y key in and turn it over doesnt have the clip connection safety thing to take off as a kill switch....how can i do this without the safety thing at the key...

 

[Daviet]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

Use a remote stater on the starter solenoid, what engine are we working on, model number?

 

[Exotic4x4]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

I pulled all my plugs out and jumped the sylinoid with the screw driver.....didn't have to worry about the motor starting because all plugs were out of the cylinders still in the wires turned key to on position got the screwdriver out and watched..

 

[BassHunter0123]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

it is a 1997 rude 150 intruder

 

[ADK_Boater]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

Be careful with that method if fuel is being pumped out of your open cylinders. You want to keep gasoline and electricity separated outside the combustion chamber or "fire in your" face can occur.

Screw old plugs in to prevent this.

 

[Exotic4x4]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

I have an alcohol injected pulling tractor and do the same test,your motor will not produce enough vapor or gas to cause this, gas isn't explosive its the vapor if u really want to be safe just pull all plug wires but the one your testing that's probably a lot safer method for someone new to trying this

 

[ADK_Boater]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

Fact:Gasoline readily evaporates into vapor in open air. Don't be crazy. Plug those holes!

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

Remote starter switch removes all risk, since ignition is off.

 

[boobie]

Re: Spark test...how to crank engine over but i do not want it to start?????

Edit. Sorry, I read the post wrong. If you want to do a spark test do it with the plugs in. If you have no spark then the mtr will never start. You have to have the key on to check the spark but with the plugs in you should have no fuel vapors. You can disconnect all the plug wires so there is no start.