Distributor Hardware Test

Disconnect distributor 3-way pigtail. With voltmeter on 2.5 volts scale and connected between pin #7 and pin #8 and engine cranking, meter needle should oscillate. If meter does not oscillate, remove distributor cap and check for visual damage or incorrect assembly. Armature must be tight on sleeve and roll pin, aligning armature, in position. Iron stator must not be broken and armature must rotate when engine is cranking. If internal components are all good and voltmeter still will not oscillate, replace magnetic pickup (stator assembly).