1965 Evinrude 90 HP StarFlite Service Manual, PN 4206, Page 38Get this manual
A low reading on the tester indicates weak coil which must be replacedNo attempt should be made to improve this reading by increasing primary current; the coil is defective if it cannot be made to give good reading on the specified primary currentA completely dead coil is indicated if there is no readingCheck for leakage from the coil (caused by moisture, cracks in the coil housing, or carbon paths) by running the test probe over the outside of the coilReplace any coil which shows any leakage lead to the breaker plate (or the condenser mounting clip if test is made off the plate) and connect second test lead to condenser leadThe condenser should be replaced if it fails to meet any of the three testsSee Figure 4-18
High voltage is applied to the condenser in the leakage testHandle leads carefully and turn selector switch to "Discharge" before disconnecting leads from condenserBREAKER POINT TESTING
It is possible to check the electrical condition of the