Ignition coil resistance values - what's correct?

My 88 Voyager with the 2.5 was recently acting up and one of the things I read in the FAQ and on the Allpar website was that the resistance value between the primary and secondary sides of the coil should be approximately 8K ohm. I measured my OEM coil and saw 16.6K. I then measured a new replacement coil at my local parts store and saw approximatel 9K. I changed the coil. It didn't solve the problem. I'm wondering though if putting a coil with a value that different in the circuit will cause any changes/problems that I might look for?

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Lhead
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I changed the coil. It didn't solve the problem.

What is the problem?? let me guess, it cuts off intermittently and wont start? Then it starts later?

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

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maxpower

replacement

No, the problem symptoms were bucking/surging when increased load on the engine, such as when going up a hill. The solution was to change the fuel pump and sock (see post about going in from the top, above).

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Lhead

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