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Pick-Up Coil (w/o ESC)

  1. Disconnect Red and White wires of pick-up coil from ignitor terminals. Measure pick-up coil resistance. See PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE table. If resistance is not within specification, replace pick-up coil in distributor.
  2. If resistance is within specification, check pick-up coil air gap and adjust as necessary. See PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP table. Replace distributor if correct specification cannot be obtained.
PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP (1)

Application Clearance In. (mm)
All Models .008-.016 (.20-.40)
(1) Same as crank angle sensor air gap.
PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application Ohms
Metro 140-180