cdi trigger assembly

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lwb140
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cdi trigger assembly

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so have there ever been issues with the trigger assemblies , anyone know the checvkout procedures on them ,where does the black wire go ? ground ? wade
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Re: cdi trigger assembly

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The triggers don't seem to have a high failure rate.
Ohm test:
Connect the red to the white, should read between 100 - 300 ohms.
Connect the white to black, 100 - 300 ohms.
Check each of the wires in turn to ground, meter should read open.

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The specs Brian stated are for the earlier 295/S , 340/S Style A ignition. Here are the specs for the B style.
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awesome , wade
certificate recipiant of the 12 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifre 440,
certificate recipiant of the 13 vintage challenge !! on a 340/s
certificate recipient of the 14 vintage challenge !! on a 78 liquifire 440
joe forgot the certificates for the 2015 vintage challenge
crossed the start/finish line twice at the 2013 and 2014 I500 on a 78 liquifire 440
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