I cranked over the motor. Ohms jumped around a good bit, but no continuity reading.
That jumping around indicates its working........
Some meters react different than others........
I basically just use the [audio alert] function on my cheap-ass Fluke, it'll sound off with a (beep) every time the rotor protrusion passes the magnet, even at cranking speeds.......
Soooo.......post up a few pics that you were threatening us with earlier.........