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Cranking Test

  1. Connect a voltmeter and ammeter. See Fig 1. Disconnect ignition coil secondary wire from distributor and ground it. Turn ignition switch to "START" position.
  2. Check cranking voltage and current draw. Voltage should be no less than 8.0 volts.
  3. Current draw should be less than 350 amps. Cranking speed should be about 400 RPM.
Fig 1: Meter Hookup for Cranking Test
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