FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Correct Primary Patterns

Good Primary Pattern (Parade):





A good primary (parade) pattern should indicate even ignition voltage line height between 200-350 volts.

Good Primary Pattern (Superimposed):





Display of a single cylinder should reveal a sharp short downward line at the closing point of the primary circuit. A slight upward line (current limiting) may appear at engine speeds below 2000 RPM. A sharp upward line (ignition voltage line) must be shown when the primary circuit is opened by the ignition control unit.