1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" Colt/Junior thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 507870, Page 96Get this manual
Ignition Coil Tests A wide variety of ignition testers is available from various manufacturersIn addition, some automotive testers having the proper specifications can be usedDetailed instructions for the use of any tester are provided with the unit; therefore, only general information is given hereRefer to the manual of the ignition tester you are using for coil specificationsSpecifications will vary among testersIgnition coil must be removed from powerhead for power and leakage testing
ill perform all tests to the coil on wooden or insulated bench
topSpecifications
Primary Resistance Secondary Resistance Operating Amps (Max
Mere-G- Tronie
To avoid possible shock hazards and to prevent leakage,
Analyzer Polarity
Magneto Coil Colt, Junior, and 4BR I
1.3 amps 0.9 0_2
4800 300 n
Stevens
Normal 1.8 amps
Mere-G- Tronie
Magneto C.DCoil Ultra 4; Excel thru Ohmmeter Test