1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 130Get this manual
STEPIGNITION PLATE OUTPUT TEST
To prevent accidental starting of engine while testing, twist and remove both spark plug leads
1Twist and remove primary leads from ignition coilsf712Connect No.1 ignition coil primary lead to Stevens Instrument load adapter NoPL-88 red leadConnect adapter black lead to clean engine groundIf Stevens Instrument NoPL-88 is not available, you can make an adapter using 10 ohm, 10 watt resistor Radio Shack No271-132 or equivalent3Set peak-reading voltmeter to "POS" and "500
04Connect PRV meter red lead to adapter red lead and meter black lead to clean engine ground5Crank engine and observe meter Meter must show 175 volts or higher6Repeat Steps thru for No.2 ignition coil primary lead If both primary leads have good output, test ignition coilsRefer to Ignition Coil Tests, Page 3-10 If one primary lead has no output, replace ignition moduleRefer to Ignition Component Replacement, Page 3-19 If both primary leads have no output, go to STEPCHARGE COIL TESTo