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Pick-Up Coil

  1. Disconnect ignition secondary coil and attach to ground. Remove distributor cap and rotor. Ensure that reluctor teeth are NOT aligned with pick-up coil. See Fig 1 . Using a voltmeter, attach positive lead to ignition coil negative terminal and negative lead to ground.
  2. Voltmeter should read 12 volts. Insert screwdriver between reluctor and pick-up coil. Each time screwdriver is inserted, voltmeter should fluctuate up to one volt. If voltmeter does not fluctuate, replace pick-up coil.
Fig 1: Distributor Pick-up Coil & Reluctor Test Arrangement
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PICK-UP COIL AIR GAP

Application Clearance In. (mm)
Sidekick .008-.016 (.2-.4)
PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

Application Ohms
Sidekick Information Not Available