Engine will not start?

[bigdog]

Hi Folks,

Having a problems starting my engine ? Engine cranks, plenty of battery power, but doesn't want to kick-over? It was started a few weeks ago.

Almost seems like I'm not getting any spark ? There is an old way I know to check spark, and that is by pulling one of the ignition wires, and inserting the end of a screwdriver into the wire-boot, then placing screwdriver about 1/2 inch away from the engine block, and having someone crank the engine.
Obviously, you want to use an insulated screwdriver. It should spark across the block to the screwdriver. If it doesn't then I would check all ignit. wires for same result. If they all fail, I would suspect a bad coil ?

My neighbor, a NASCAR junkie, and a motorhead, told me an easier but similiar way to check for 'spark'. Remove one of the ignition wires, remove the spark plug entirely from the block, then put the spark plug back into the ignition wire boot. He said if you crank the engine, you should hear a 'pop', and also see the plug arc. This seems a little bit easierand safer, than the 'screwdrive' method described above.

If anyone has suggestions, it would be appreciated!

Thanks