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Ignition System: Specifications


CAP CONNECTORS
Resistance 1000 +/- 400 ohms

SPARK PLUG CONNECTORS
Resistance 5000 ohms

IGNITION WIRES
Resistance (without connectors) 0 ohms

SPARK PLUG WIRES
Resistance 6000 +/- 1400 ohms

COIL WIRE
Resistance 2000 +/- 800 ohms

DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR
Resistance Approx. 1K ohms
Measured between tip of electrode and center contact

IGNITION COIL
Primary Resistance 0.5 - 1.5 ohms
Measured between coil terminals 1 & 15

Secondary Resistance 5K - 9K ohms
Measured between coil terminals 1 & 4