Patent ID: 6714015
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: F02P,Y10S

Abstract:
Apparatus for testing the continuity of the ignition system of an internal combustion engine comprising in combination:a translucent, hollow body member having a longitudinal axis extending between a first connection end thereof and a second, longitudinally spaced connection end thereof which is axially aligned with the first end, each connection end including a connection mechanism; a first cap assembly comprising a first cap, a first axial, conductive male contact rod extending from the first cap, a first contact on the inside of the first cap connected to the rod, a conductive spring member engaging the contact in axial alignment therewith and a first connection mechanism compatible with the body connection mechanism of the first end of the body member; a second cap assembly comprising a second cap, a second axial, conductive male contact rod extending from the second cap, a second contact on the inside of the second cap connected to the second rod, and a second connection mechanism compatible with the body connection mechanism of the second end of the body member; an indicator bulb responsive to an electric spark activated circuit, said bulb axially aligned and electrically connected between the spring and the second contact; and a separate lead wire having a first, inline axially extending female boot connector at one end for attachment to a contact rod of one of said caps and a second angled female boot connector at the opposite end for attachment to a contact rod of one of said caps, each of said lead wire connectors being attachable to a spark plug male connector.