1993 Johnson Evinrude "ET" 2 thru 8 Service Manual, P/N 508281, Page 100Get this manual
Ohmmeter Test2, 2.3, 3.3
r;J 5Calibrate ohmmeter on appropriate scaleConnect meter black lead to clean engine groundIf the coil is not mounted on the engine, connect meter black lead to ground bushing on the coilConnect meter red lead to coil primary terminal Meter must show 1.4 0.14 ohm
1sl 6Connect meter red lead to coil
primary terminalConnect meter black lead to coil spark plug terminal Meter must show 5240 750 ohms
Power TestAll Models
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not the coil's maximum specified amperage when testmg It
f612, 2.3, 3.3Connect the black lead of the tester to the ground lead of the coilConnect the red lead of the tester to the coil's breaker point lead Connect the high tension lead of the tester to the coil's secondary terminalA steady spark, in the tester at or before maximum specified amperage, indicates good coilRefer to Ignition Coil Specificationsf713 thruThe ignition coil is tested with "normal" polarity connectionsConnect tester red lead to the primary terminal of the coil and the tester black lead to the ground tab Connect the high tension lead of the tester to the coil spark plug leadA steady spark, in the tester at or before maximum specified amperage, indicates good coilRefer to Ignition Coil Specifications