February 14, 1962
Bulletin No. SB-890
Ignition Systems
SUBJECT: Testing coils on old style Stevens Coil & Condenser Tester
containing ammeter, neon glow tube, and spark gap electrodes;
1949 thru 1962 engines.
This bulletin is for the benefit of those dealers who are using the subject Stevens
Coil and Condenser Tester.
These specifications apply only when using a 1/4" spark gap. When testing coils on
armature plates, condensers must be disconnected from coils or points.
Condensers are tested as described on page 23 of General Service Manual #302231, or
as contained in the instructions provided with each testing unit.
| H.P. | ENGINE MODEL NO. | PART NO. | SWITCH SETTING | AMPERAGE With Heels | Without Heels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | HD(L)-25 | 375189 | B | 1.5 to 2.0 | See footnote* |
| 2.5 | HS(L) & HD(L)-26 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 3 | JW(L)-10 thru 17 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 5 | TD(L)-20 | 375189 | B | 1.5 to 2.0 | See footnote* |
| 5 | TN(L)-25 & 26 | 375189 | B | 1.5 to 2.0 | |
| 5 | TN(L)-27 & 28 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 5.5 | CD(L)-10 thru 19 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 7.5 | AD(L)-10 thru 12 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 10 | QD(L)-10 thru 11 | 580040 | B | 1.6 to 2.0 | |
| 10 | QD(L)-12 thru 23 | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 15 | FD(EL)-10,10L & 10S | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 16 | SD(L)-15 & 20 | 375102 | B | .8 to 1.2 | 1.0 - 1.3 |
| 18 | FD(EL)-11,11K & 12; | 580197 | B | 1.3 to 1.8 | |
| FD(L)-13 thru 15F | |||||
| 18 | FD(L)-16 | 580197## | B | 1.3 to 1.8 | |
| 580416## | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |||
| 22 | PO(L)-15 | 72-852 | B | .8 to 1.3 | 1.0 - 1.5 |
| 25 | RD(L)-10 thru 17S; | ||||
| RDE(L)-16 thru 17S | 580118 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | ||
| 28 | RX(L)-10C | 580416 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 30 | RD(EL) thru RJE(L)-18 thru 18C | 580197 | B | 1.3 to 1.8 | |
| 35 | RD(EL) thru RJE(L)-19 & 19M; | ||||
| RD(EL)-19C; RDS(L)-20; | |||||
| RD thru RDSL-21 & 21B | 580197 | B | 1.3 to 1.8 | ||
| 40 | RD(SL)-22 thru 23 | 580197 | B | 1.3 to 1.8 | |
| 40 | RD(L) thru RK(L)-24 | 580416 | A | 2.0 to 2.5 | |
| 50 | V4(SL)-10 thru 11B | 580243 | B | 1.5 to 2.0 | |
| 75 | V4S(L)-12 thru 14 | 580243 | B | 1.5 to 2.0 | |
| 75 | V4A(L)-13 thru 14 | 378231# | A | 1.0 to 1.5 |
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