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Subject:Re: crank, wont start_coil testing
From:PSD
Date:Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:05:56 -0500
Better just to test for good hot spark.

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Pat Spragge/RFAN
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2015 1:47 PM
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Subject: Re: crank, wont start_coil testing

Digging around, I found this...(from a Porsche mechanic ) so likely close.

Coil Resistance Check
Primary...0.4-0.6 ohms
Secondary...5000-7200 ohms

Does that seem about right?