Re: How Important is OMC Ignition Timing?

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quote Richard A. White:

I obviously fail because every time with wires connected, I get continuity. So please explain with pictures preferably exactly WHERE you place the black and red probes.

I have no reason to believe you’re putting the probes on the wrong measurement points. The problem is (as stated in my previous post) is the definition of ‘continuity’.

If you’re using a continuity light or buzz-box, there’s no discernible difference between 0 and 1 (zero and one) ohms – either state will illuminate the lamp or buzz the box. Problem is, it’s this roughly one-ohm shift that delineates the open vs. closed points condition.

So you either need a more sensitive instrument, you must pay closer attention to your current instrument (DVM) or you must remove the coil primary wire from the points connection.