Distributor Ground Circuit Continuity Check

1984 Ford Mustang LX, 2D Hatchback, 5.0 MSECTION Distributor Ground Circuit Continuity Check
  1. Disconnect distributor connector from wiring harness. Connect ohmmeter leads to distributor base and to Black wire terminal in distributor connector. Measure resistance, then reconnect distributor connector to harness.
  2. If resistance was less than 1 ohm, circuit is okay. If resistance was greater than 1 ohm, check ground screw in distributor housing.
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