> >My next step was to reconnect the coil and the HT lead and plug. Before I
> >tried to run the engine I checked for a spark by holding the plug body to
> >the engine crankcase and turning the engine over. I didn't see a spark
> >between the plug electrode and the plug body.
> >
> >The only way I could get a spark is by holding the plug electrode about
> >1mm above the crankcase and turning the engine over. The spark then
> >occurred between the electrode and the crankcase.


Hi, did you sort this out? Maybe the plug is carbon
fouled, did you try measuring its resistance (leaky)?
-Roman

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