chrysler 318 - no spark

[diamonddave]

Ive got a 1976 Pacemaker 30 S.F. with twin 318 chryslers with electronic ignition. Tryed to start engines today, port fine, Staboard would not start, fiddled around a bit, found I had no spark, except when I released starter I did notice a spark. Swapped coils, same thing, heading back to boat tomorrow, any ideas would be greatly appreciated

 

[Bondo]

Re: chrysler 318 - no spark

Solenoid ???<br />Key-switch ???<br />Bad wiring in-between ???<br />Sounds like the coil is losing power while motor is cranking....

 

[akriverrat]

Re: chrysler 318 - no spark

if you have one? ballast resistor. classic problem.

 

[akriverrat]

Re: chrysler 318 - no spark

stupid me. not ballast resistor. that is spark when cranking.none on release.

 

[diamonddave]

Re: chrysler 318 - no spark

Had the control box cover off on Sunday, checked voltages at various sensors and compared them to port engine. Found some inconsistensies, I figured loose wires. Tightened any connections I found and she started. Hopefully a fluke 1 time occurance. Kinda nice having twins to check readings etc. Thanks for the help,I love this forum