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Title:How To Test Your GM HEI Remote Mount Coil

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Ignition Coil Test

Make sure the ignition switch if OFF.

1. Disconnect the ignition lead and wiring from the ignition coil.

NOTICE: Do not insert the test lead inside the terminals. The terminals could be deformed

2. Connect an ohmmeter as shown in figure 7, step 1. Use the high scale. The reading should be infinite. If not, replace coil.

3. Connect the ohmmeter as shown in step 2. Use the low scale. The readings should be very low or zero. If not replace coil.

4. Connect the ohmmeter as shown in step 3. Use the high scale. The meter should not read infinite. If it does, replace coil

5. Reconnect the distributor lead and wiring to the distributor.