How bad is my ignition coil?

[rp3703]

According to the service manual for my mariner 25C 695, the primary ignition coil should measure 1.6-1.3 ohms. I measured 2 ohms. Is this a big deal? Should I replace it?

 

[Scott Danforth]

first, does the motor run?

next, it is rarely ever the coil.

 

[rp3703]

Too early to tell if motor runs. Going through an overhaul and trying to eliminate all possible issues.

 

[joeanna]

and don't forget that the multimeter "leads" may read over 1 ohm on some, my fluke leads read approx. 0.6 ohms.

 

[dreamcruise]

Most DVMs aren't acurite enough to measure down to fractions of an ohm. Way high resistance, continuity to the secondary winding, or an open circuit would be cause for concern.

 

[w2much]

I can not remember a coil meeting manual specs on my dvm. Do not replace it unless that cylinder will not produce spark with either coil. Buy yourself a nice tool instead.