TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE DOES NOT START BUT TURNS OVER (Continued)
e.
Check the wires between the coil and the ignition switch and the coil and the points.
Use a volt-
(1)
Remove the ignition wire from the ignition switch and the coil.
(2)
Connect a meter lead to each end of the wire and check the continuity.
(3)
Wiggle the wire back and forth. If the meter does not register a current, replace it and go to Step
6f. If the meter does register a current, go to Step 7.
(4)
Remove the breaker point wire from the points and the coil.
(5)
Connect a meter lead to each end of the wire and check for continuity.
(6)
Wiggle the wire back and forth. If the meter does not register a current or the needle fluctuates,
replace it and go to Step 6f. If the meter does register a current, go to Step 7.
f. Start the engine.
(1)
If the engine starts, the problem is solved.
(2)
If the engine does not start, go to Step 7.
Step 7. Check the breaker points.
Figure 5-37. Breaker Point Cover
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