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48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark.
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Fishmonger89
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Oct 13, 2013, 11:03 AM
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48 plymouth coupe-- ignition problems. No spark.
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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!!!!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 13, 2013, 1:21 PM
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Don't over think it. Starting fluid in plug holes if needed. Just get it to phart for you and go from there, T
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Fishmonger89
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Oct 13, 2013, 2:15 PM
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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.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 13, 2013, 6:08 PM
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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
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blubiu02
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Oct 24, 2013, 5:30 AM
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You might check the condition of the points and the gap. Also, check for corrosion inside the distributor cap on the contacts and rotor.
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