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16D Distributor Harness Ground Circuit


Distributor Pickup Coil Harness Connector:






1. With distributor pick-up coil electrical connector disconnected, place ignition switch in the Run position.
2. Connect positive lead of voltmeter to pick-up coil electrical connector terminal No. 3 and negative lead to a good engine ground.
3. If voltmeter indicates at least 4 volts, check wiring from terminal No. 2 of distributor electrical connector for an open circuit.
4. If voltmeter indicates 0 voltage, proceed to step E.