TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE STOPS SUDDENLY (Continued)
(2)
Turn the ignition switch ON.
(3)
Connect the negative (-) meter lead to a grounded part of the engine.
(4)
Connect positive (+) meter lead to the battery (+) side of the coil. If the meter reads 11.5 to 12
volts, there is current to the coil. Go to Step 5c(5). If the meter reads 11.5 volts or less, there is
poor current to the coil. Go to Step 5d.
Figure 5-106. Coil Test II
(5)
Coil Test II. Connect the positive (+) lead to the breaker points (-) side of the coil. If the meter
reads 11.5 to 12 volts, the coil is ok. Go to Step 6. If the meter reads 11.5 volts or less, the coil
is bad. Replace it and go to Step 5e, if the points and condenser check ok.
d.
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
5e. If the meter does register a current, go to Step 6.
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