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Ignition Cable: Specifications

CAP CONNECTORS
Resistance 1000 +/- 400 ohms

COIL WIRE
Resistance 2000 +/- 800 ohms

DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
Resistance [3] Approx. 1K ohms

IGNITION COIL
Primary Resistance [1] 0.5 - 1.5 ohms
Secondary Resistance [2] 5K - 9K ohms

IGNITION WIRES
Resistance (without connectors) 0 ohms

SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS
Resistance (W/ radio) 5000 +/- 1000 ohms
Resistance (W/O radio) 1000 +/- 400 ohms

SPARK PLUG WIRES
Resistance (W/ radio) 6000 +/- 1400 ohms
Resistance (W/O radio) 1000 +/- 400 ohms

[1] Measured between coil terminals 1 & 15
[2] Measured between coil terminals 1 & 4
[3] Measured between tip of electrode and center contact