Originally Posted by wodniw5
Should I have 12 volts to the (-) side of the distributor when ignition is turned on?
Paul

When the points are open you will have 12 volts on the neg coil terminal. ( 12 volts on the positive terminal too)
When the points are closed you will have near 0 volts on the negative terminal.

Above is with all wiring connected, as in ready to run.

Last edited by showkey; 07/15/2016 6:51 PM.