Reply To: Advice on a DVA Peak Voltage Meter

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The Direct Voltage Adapter is used in conjunction with a multimeter for testing CD (Capacitor Discharge) ignition components, not points style magnetos as found in older motors. Specific values for stator and charge coil output are given in shop manuals along with values for testing ignition and trigger coils etc at both static and cranking/idling speeds. Testing CD ignition components individually helps to narrow down which component is at fault and eliminates the guesswork. I can already see the DVA coming in handy on the Merc/Mariner CD ignitions with the troublesome switch boxes.