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coil tester picture 2.jpg My coil tester looks like this image but of course is a little dirtier. I did learn from page 12 that the gap on the bolts holing the spacers away from the magneto flywheel assembly and the outer ring had have a gap of at least 1/2". I will see if I can figure out the wiri...

The coil is in place. There are two posts on the bottom of the coil and one on its side. Where specifically should the wires from each of these terminals lead on my tester?
John

I am having trouble restoring my hand cranked coil tester. I know that it used to work some 35 years ago in my father's garage, but it has been moved and I no longer know how to have it wired to check my coils and/or spark plugs. I presently am not getting a spark. Does it need grounded before I see...