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Pop the distributer cap and the rotor off.find the 2 wires that come from the relucter and disconnect them from the ignition module,measure resistance across those 2 wires should 1200 to 1500 ohms if not the reluctor (i.e. pickup) is bad. If it ohms out o.k. replace the module and inspect the cap and rotor.

Originally Posted by HWORRELL

Pop the distributer cap and the rotor off.find the 2 wires that come from the relucter and disconnect them from the ignition module,measure resistance across those 2 wires should 1200 to 1500 ohms if not the reluctor (i.e. pickup) is bad. If it ohms out o.k. replace the module and inspect the cap and rotor.

thanks will try that tomorrow and let you know. cruise nite tonight and at least my car runs.

You are not getting power when it is cranking. Wires wrong at the starter.

Originally Posted by Mikej

You are not getting power when it is cranking. Wires wrong at the starter.

Mike, thanks for the input. Since the starter has been installed the car has started. However, since then something went south. Based on input above, I've got someone that knows distributor coming over to help me. Will keep everyone posted. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by DennyW

Do you have voltage at the coil while cranking ?

Denny, yes I have voltage at coil while cranking.

Originally Posted by DennyW

Ok, when you take the cap off, check the pickup wires. They can be touching ground, or...they can be broken. These wires move all the time during the advance, retard when driving. Very common for these to break, and look good. Give them a Light tug to make sure they are not broken inside the insulation.

denny thanks. will have to wait until tomorrow to work on car. will get back to all with what i find.

I reread your post. If it is an HEI distributor you don't need the resistor. The resistor is for a points type distributor. Bypass it and see if that works.

guys thanks for all the help. it took awhile to track this thing down. the coil was good and so was the distributor. it turns out to be a bad connector on the boost retard system (old stinger type). it was an 8 pin connector that was intermittent. a friend came over and finally help me track it down. bought a new 8 pin connector from summit. again thanks for all the help.