1977 evinrude 70hp(70773) timer base question

[1kkfan]

I was on the CDI troubleshoot website and the OHMS resistance for the timer base was between 10-20. I used my multi meter with timer base wires disconnected and got 7. Im still waiting on my dva adapter but if the reading is that low can I automatically say that the timer base is bad without using the dva adapter. does the wires need to be attached to the power pack when testing?

 

[racerone]

My manual says it should read 8.5 ohm + /- 1 ohm.----what is your motor doing / not doing that leads you to suspect the timer base ??

 

[1kkfan]

no spark to the coils. replaced the power pack already with no results

 

[1kkfan]

http://issuu.com/cdielectronics/docs/practical_ouboard_ignition_troubles/1