1988 Johnson Evinrude "CC" 9.9 thru 30 Service Manual, P/N 507660, Page 128Get this manual
6Test resistance of high tension leads on low ohms scaleResistance should be near zero
Coil Power Test
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exceed maximum specified amperage when testing
the cOIL
The magneto C.Dignition coil is tested with reverse polarity connectionsConnect the black lead of the tester to the primary terminal of the coil and the tester's red lead to the ground tab Connect the high tension lead of the tester to the high tension lead of the coil2Turn on the meter and slowly increase the coil currentWhen steady spark jumps the gap of the meter, note the amperage steady spark at or before maximum specified amperage indicates good coil If steady spark does not occur at or before the maximum amperage, replace the coilSurface Leakage Test