Ooops …. those are kila-ohms on the secondary (HT) circuit … put your meter into the right rage.

> On 07-Jul-2016, at 15:40, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca> wrote:
> 
> Going by memory here:
> 
> Primary circuit:
> #15 is live (low voltage side)
> #1 is switched ground (tach signal)   
> 
> You should have 0.5 - 0.8 (or 0.9) ohms across here
> 
> 
> The HT circuit is between 1 and wire to distributer (#4?):  You should measure either ~2.5 - 3.5 Ohms or ~7 - 8ohms,  depending on the generation of your coil … one is green the other grey … I cannot remember which is which.
> 
> Make certain you disconnected the coil completely before measuring resistance!
> 
> 
> 
>> On 07-Jul-2016, at 15:17, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> Engine just died while idling in a parking lot. Zero resistance between
>> terminals 1 and 15
>> On Jul 7, 2016 11:03 AM, "Roy Nicholl" <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
>> 
>>> Centre ignition wire …. you mean from the coil to the distributor?
>>> 
>>> Start working backwards … is the coil failing?  When there is no spark …
>>> do you have power into the coil?
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 07-Jul-2016, at 14:58, Tyler Hardison <tyler@SERAPH-NET.NET> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Nope, saw that message afterwards. I'll bow out. I've never seen that.
>>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> There seems to be a lack of spark from the center ignition wire. Does
>>> that
>>>>> connect with the issue you had?
>>>>> On Jul 7, 2016 10:55 AM, "Tyler Hardison" <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Phillippe,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I too had this issue.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> The problem is likely vapor lock caused by clogged fuel filter or
>>>>>> possibly the pressure regulator.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Look under the van on the passenger side for the fuel filter(s). If you
>>>>>> have two, you can eliminate the front square filter.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> --t
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 7, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Fuzzy :philippe <
>>> fuzzmeister@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I don't post here often but I'm hoping you guys can help.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I have an '87 2.1L Vanagon GL
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I drive it, and suddenly the engine stops and won't restart for about
>>>>>>> 10min. Then it starts and runs for a few minutes and dies again.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thoughts? I'm on the road with basic tools and multimeter, but I
>>> haven't
>>>>>>> done this sort of diagnostic before. I could use a short talk on the
>>>>>>> phone
>>>>>>> with anyone who can help. I also have the servicing manual but these
>>>>>>> books
>>>>>>> assume basic knowledge of such engines, which I don't.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> A quick text to 415-505-0786 would be awesome!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks so much,
>>>>>>> Philippe
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>