Danny wrote:
> Curly, I'll check the fuel but I still don't think I am getting a spark.

be absolutely certain: take one of the old plugs, open up the ground
electrode to about 45 degrees, then ground it while one of the plug
leads is attached. have an assistant crank the engine and you'll soon
see if it's sparking. keep that old plug in your tool kit for future
diagnostics.

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> Dan
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> "motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
> news:12o96g9sj1qt7a8@corp.supernews.com...
>> Danny wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
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>>> I have some problems so I thought I'd stop in and see if anyone can help.
>>> I have a 96 Civic LX that my daughter drives. Last Monday it refused to
>>> start, turns over but won't hit a lick. <SNIP>
>>> Dan
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>> Do what I did . . . (it makes sense when you realize that components don't
>> fail overnight by themselves) I finally looked in the Owner's Manual and
>> discovered that Hondas can get FLOODED. Held the pedal to the floor for a
>> 20 second spin of the starter and it started with a puff of black smoke.
>> One injector was dribbling overnight and the cure is to run a can of
>> injector cleaner through it every 6 months or so. I now use gasohol once
>> in a while too.
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>> Explains why it happens on Monday morning too . . .
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>> 'Curly'
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