HEI PICKUP COIL Not Reading Correct OHMS

[jessedukhia]

Today I re-tested everything on my HEI system on my 80 monte carlo. The pickup coil did not test correct. I put one lead in distributor body and the other on terminal on pickup coil it showed infinite, so that ok. Then I put both multi meter leads on pickup coil terminals it showed infinite again instead of 800-1500ohms. How can this be its a brand new distributor? Can I fix this without replacing pickup coil i.e. is there a ground wire I should be aware of? Because like Is aid its a brand new distributor.
P.S. there is bare wire near the pickup coil in the distributor housing coming from the ECM harness would that cause any issues?

 

[pontiacgp]

go to 8:35 in the video

 

[Longroof79]

Good informative video, Steve.
That pretty much sums it up in simple terms.

 

[jessedukhia]

Thanks pontaic GP. I will make sure my connections are tight. I think thats all it is.