1994 Johnson/Evinrude "ER" 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 101Get this manual
Ohmmeter Test2, 2.3, 3.3 5Calibrate ohmmeter on appropriate scaleConnect meter black lead to clean engine groundIfthe 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 Isl 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
INotel Do
not the coil's maximum specified amperage when testl ng It
161 2,2.3,3.3Connect the black lead of the tester to the ground
A steady spark, in the tester at or before maximum specified amperage, indicates good coilRefer to Ignition Coil Specifications