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Pick-Up Coil Resistance Test

Remove amplifier. Check resistance between pick-up terminals in body of distributor. See Fig 1 . Reading should be 2000-5000 ohms. If reading is as specified, check all connections between pick-up and amplifier. If connections are okay, install new amplifier. If engine still does not start, go to SECONDARY IGNITION COIL WIRE TEST  . If reading is not as specified, install new pick-up and attempt to start engine. If engine still does not start, go to SECONDARY IGNITION COIL WIRE TEST  .

Fig 1: Testing Pick-Up Coil Resistance
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