how to use multimeter

[82rude]

What setting do I use to test a outboard condencer with this meter?

 

[82rude]

will see if I have a better pic that's terrible.

 

[jbuote]

Still not a pro.. LOL..
I'd probably use either 2000 (not 2000k), or 20K in the Ohms section..
Really just looking for it to jump to 0, then creep back to infinite resistance as I understand it..

If you have an analog meter, that would be better I'd think.. You can see the needle movement...

 

[Chris1956]

You use the continuity setting to charge the condenser, then quickly swap the leads and set the meter to check for low DC voltage. You should see a momentary spike, if the condenser is good.

The continuity setting on your meter looks to have a diode and a + on it.

Condensers are cheap replace it if you are unsure if it is good. If it is broke, you will not have spark in a conventional magneto ignition..

 

[82rude]

After doing the omc coil swap on a 56 7.5 elgin I had zero spark.Brand new coils and the points look good.The condencers are an odd size and pricey.I will have to drill out the condencer holding hole to fit a omc one but not a big deal.