Preliminary Checkout and Equipment

CHECKOUT
^ Visually inspect the engine compartment to ensure all vacuum hoses and spark plugs wires are properly routed and securely connected.
^ Examine all wiring harnesses and connectors for insulation damage, burned, overheated, loose, or broken conditions.
^ Be certain the battery is fully charged.
^ All accessories should be off during diagnosis.

EQUIPMENT
^ Spark tester (Ford Part# D81P-6666-A, or equivalent)
^ Engine Analyzer (Rotunda Part# 002-00373, or equivalent)
^ Volt-Ohmmeter (Rotunda Part# 014-00407, or equivalent)

NOTE: A spark plug with a broken side electrode IS NOT sufficient to check for spark.