Ac Delco ignition module not compatable wIth duralast distributor?

[Hugomartin]

Maybe my “pick up coil” is bad. I just tried to put back in the old duralast ignition module but I cannot get the engine to start with that either.

Should I try trouble shooting the spark plugs with new ones first since it’s probably easiest ?

 

[squaredeal91]

Check for spark, also Have someone crank it and watch for injector pulse. If there is no pulse it's probably the pickup coil.

 

[Hugomartin]

Check for spark, also Have someone crank it and watch for injector pulse. If there is no pulse it's probably the pickup coil.

Tried cranking while watching the injectors and the do spray fuel when I’m trying to crank it

 

[squaredeal91]

So i would look for spark now. Take note of spark color if there is a spark.

 

[Hugomartin]

So i would look for spark now. Take note of spark color if there is a spark.

Whereabouts do I look for spark?

For clarity this is the number one spark plug correct? It goes to the first place on right on the engine closet to the fan on second pic

 

[Hugomartin]

This seems like a good video to check for spark

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[squaredeal91]

Yes, Number 1 is driver side closest to front of engine.

 

[Hugomartin]

Yes, Number 1 is driver side closest to front of engine.

Thanks man ! I’ll have to check on spark later gotta catch a ride to my job ...

 

[Hugomartin]

Yes i got spark looked orange to yellow in color.

 

[squaredeal91]

Super weak. Should be blue. I think its a bad coil.

 

[Hugomartin]

Super weak. Should be blue. I think its a bad coil.

Is there any other tests?

Will I be able to service a bad pickup coil and not have to remove the distributor?

Or do I need to remove the distributor?

 

[squaredeal91]

Please Excuse me. I meant ignition coil because of the weak spark. It's mounted on intake manifold and center plug wire goes to distributor.

 

[WebMonkey]

coil in the cap?

 

[SquareRoot]

Why do you assume the issue is with the distributor? TBI can have it's share of issues elsewhere as can a failing fuel pump. Both of those can cause the same symptoms you're describing. Outside of loose connections, an electronic component either works all the time or fails completely.

 

[Hugomartin]

Maybe I just need a new cap I had a new one lying around