Question for you, is 5A normal draw by the coil in the ON key position (not running)?
It’s less than 1A with the distributor disconnected from the coil
Can't say for sure about the 5A,
Found this on a web site:
"How many amps does a ignition coil draw?
Ignition Coil (single oil-filled coil older vehicle) - 3 to 4 amps."
So 5 does not seem out of line.
but with the coil disconnected from the dist. there shoud be no draw from the coil.
