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(c) Connect the negative (-) meter lead to a grounded part of the engine.
(d) 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. If the meter reads 11.5 volts or less, there is poor current to the coil; check battery.
Figure 5-235. Coil Test II
(e) 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. If the meter reads 11.5 volts or less, the coil is bad; replace it.
Figure 5-236. Engine Coil Location
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