Spark Tester

Arnold · December 16, 2018, 09:56:36 PM

Years ago I came across an inductive spark tester that was just dirt simple. Clip on inductive pickup crank any engine. Spark/no spark was recorded. It was pretty pricey..hence I did not buy it. Now I cannot find it. Any ideas..Please and Thanks!

enjenjo · December 16, 2018, 10:01:52 PM

try this https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19380-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STS3U I have one and it has worked for the last 50 years

UGLY OLDS · December 16, 2018, 11:39:38 PM

What he said X2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ );b(

Bob...

Arnold · December 18, 2018, 04:28:33 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"try this https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19380-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STS3U I have one and it has worked for the last 50 years

I have one of those too..doesn't go back 50 years..but pretty close

The thing I was looking for is a test instrument i guess..has an inductive pickup,wire going to device. Remote. Records spark event. There is probablly some phone app for it now.

UGLY OLDS · December 18, 2018, 05:49:57 PM

Quote from: "Arnold"
Quote from: "enjenjo"try this https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19380-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STS3U I have one and it has worked for the last 50 years

I have one of those too..doesn't go back 50 years..but pretty close The thing I was looking for is a test instrument i guess..has an inductive pickup,wire going to device. Remote. Records spark event. There is probablly some phone app for it now.

WOW...All this time Frank just told me to wet my fingers, lean on the fender & touch the wire in question...

:oops:

~:)

Bob...

Arnold · December 18, 2018, 08:05:48 PM

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"
Quote from: "Arnold"
Quote from: "enjenjo"try this https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-19380-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STS3U I have one and it has worked for the last 50 years

I have one of those too..doesn't go back 50 years..but pretty close The thing I was looking for is a test instrument i guess..has an inductive pickup,wire going to device. Remote. Records spark event. There is probablly some phone app for it now.

WOW...All this time Frank just told me to wet my fingers, lean on the fender & touch the wire in question... :oops: ~:)

Bob...

I miss those days when one could convince someone to hold the bare plug/lead..and without the plug in the mower you could get it going pretty good with a good pull :cry:

Crosley.In.AZ · December 23, 2018, 08:49:08 AM

Had one of these decades ago. i think it broke apart. i never boguht another , as I recall. Need to check the tool boxes.

Crosley.In.AZ · January 06, 2019, 09:13:47 PM

Quote from: "Crosley"Had one of these decades ago. i think it broke apart. i never boguht another , as I recall. Need to check the tool boxes.

While digging in my main tool box looking for another small tool. I found my spark plug tester.. Olde Matco unit.

Arnold · January 06, 2019, 09:40:46 PM

Quote from: "Crosley"
Quote from: "Crosley"Had one of these decades ago. i think it broke apart. i never boguht another , as I recall. Need to check the tool boxes.

While digging in my main tool box looking for another small tool. I found my spark plug tester.. Olde Matco unit.

I too have a couple of those (not Matco)
The thing I was looking for..I actually JUST found..just took WAAAY too long..with internet searches.
Unclear if they are ACTUALLY available? Or even made? Read they had sensitivity issues.
I am too computer illiterate to post links etc but it is called "OK Spark Tester"..(or Checker?)

Thanks again for all your help guys