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Search Auto Parts Search 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive World>> Antique Car Talk Fishmonger89 New User Oct 13, 2013, 11:03 AM Post #1 of 6 (4082 views) 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In Hello, I recently purchased an old beat up 1948 plymouth coupe, I found it in a barn and figured I could have a go at fixing it up. I have a fair bit of mechanical ability and these old motors are so simple to work on. However I'm not a pro by any means the car is my winter project. The motor is a flathead 6, P15. I changed the fluids and turned it over. I'm not getting a spark at the plugs. I ordered new wires and tested the coil. Its getting power on my ohms meter. But it's getting a very weak spark hardly any does that mean the coil is bad?? Also the coil was very very warm after turning the car over 4 or 5 times. Abnormally warm?? Any and all advice would be helpful thank you!!!! Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 13, 2013, 12:59 PM Post #2 of 6 (4070 views) Re: 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In Quote Its getting power on my ohms meter. Good trick........... ohmmeters don't measure power. They measure resistance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 13, 2013, 1:21 PM Post #3 of 6 (4067 views) Re: 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In Don't over think it. Starting fluid in plug holes if needed. Just get it to phart for you and go from there, T Fishmonger89 New User Oct 13, 2013, 2:15 PM Post #4 of 6 (4060 views) Re: 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In Right sorry like I said I am in no way or form an expert. I am getting a weak spark from coil and no spark at the plug. So starting fluid would not be effective without spark. The condenser Is functional also. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 13, 2013, 6:08 PM Post #5 of 6 (4053 views) Re: 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In What do we have here.? 6v system or what? Not sure how you are testing for spark and you don't know if a condenser is functional so put devise away and do some basics. Coil has spark but plugs don't? I don't buy that yet, T blubiu02 New User Oct 24, 2013, 5:30 AM Post #6 of 6 (3926 views) Re: 48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark. Sign In You might check the condition of the points and the gap. Also, check for corrosion inside the distributor cap on the contacts and rotor.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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