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Distributor, Ignition > < All Technical Service Bulletins for Ignition Cable:|289201|Page 2390
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Ignition Cable: Testing and Inspection

1.

Visually inspect wires and connectors. Replace any wires or connectors that show signs of arcing or are physically damaged. 

2.

Disconnect ignition wires at both ends and check resistance as follows:

Fig. 16  Ignition Cable Resistance Test

COIL WIRE

RESISTANCE:2000 +/- 800 ohms

 

SPARK PLUG WIRES

RESISTANCE:6000 +/- 1400 ohms

 

If resistance is not within specification, check individual components.

Fig. 17  Spark Plug Connector

 

SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS

RESISTANCE:5000 +/- 1000 ohms

 

IGNITION WIRES (without connectors)

RESISTANCE:1000 +/- 400 ohms

 
If resistance is greater than specified for any wire or connector, replace it.

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