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Distributor Ignition System (V12)

Perform resistance measurement on individual components. See DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS  table. Check distributor rotor and distributor cap for hairline cracks and traces of scorching. If any are present, establish the cause and replace corresponding component.

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Winding Resistance (1) 1.1k Ohms
Clearance Between Stator & Rotor Tooth .011-.027" (.3-.7 mm)
Angled Plugs/Shielded Plugs (1) 1k Ohm
Spark Plug Connectors (1) 5k Ohms
Ignition Lead @ 68°F (20°C) (1) 20 Meg Ohms
Distributor (1) 1k Ohm
Position Sensor Coil Resistance (1) 80 Ohms
(1) Specifications are approximate.