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Test for "weak" coil?

Old May 8, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Test for "weak" coil?

I see in the Shop Manual how to test if your coil is broken. But is there a way to test for a "weak" coil?

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Old May 8, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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ignition scope, should show 3 to 4 coil oscillations. might get a st125 spark checker if it fires that good then should be ok, not very accurate though.
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