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Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE LACKS POWER (Continued)
(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 10. If the meter reads 11.5 volts or less, the
coil is bad. Replace it and go to Step 9e, if the points and condenser check ok.
Figure 5-142. Ignition Wire Test
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
9e. If the meter does register a current, go to Step 10.
(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, replace it and go to Step
9e. If the meter does register a current, go to Step 10.
e.
Start the engine.
(1)
If the engine starts, the problem is solved.
(2)
If the engine does not start, go to Step 10.
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