Originally Posted By: FL_Rob
Ok..let me take some time ,you're gonna lead me back to drinking.
From the looks of that dist.,your module may be shot..maybe.But listen to this... if the Number one cylinder was not at top dead center when the dist.,was installed in the proper orientation, you'll never get it firing.
Just from the looks of the inside of the distributor ,I must Question why it wasn't cleaned up and I can clearly see that the module wasn't a least looked at.I know the module is about a sixteen(edit; it's more like $50 sorry 'bout that) dollar part depending on where you get it. Autozone may be more expensive that online and I'm guessing you don't have time to wait for an online order.
You'll need to verify TDC on number one cylinder and correct dist stab-in ( the orientation of the distributor gear to the camshaft gear)and a buddy to help with that.If everything that I mentioned to this point doesn't solve anything you'll be onto camshaft timing.If your mechanic didn't change the timing chai or mess with cam timing in ANY way skip this step.
Check your plug wires to be sure they're correctly run and this means double checking firing order.
So far you've given us a clear heads-up whats going on..so thank you for that.Hear back from you soon.
edit; all of this sounds daunting but its actually only about an hours worth of work.
I need to re-read this a few times, I would love to retain this one in addition to my Ford.
Should I try to enlist someone's help in checking this out?
And I have seen the Haynes manuals, reading them can be cryptic!
Stay focused, people. I'm working on a truck, not whatever else. Got a free day.
*edit: Makes a lot of sense. I went to the distributor this morning. I rerouted spark plug wires according to the diagram I see here
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t4541129-need_diagram_firing_order_91_s10_blazer It did not much help. It still turns over, but I think I only made things worse by attempting a repair I have never done previously. So, now timing is even more jacked up. As to Cyl. #1 TDC, you say it will never ever fire if that is off, and I suspect this. I also see distributors in the videos I have referenced have a long part under them that I cannot see from looking at it, from up top. I keep going to and from the Advance in my Ford and seeing what part can replace, however I will return the coil as it probably is not needed. Let me go see what this can do, I will re-read what you wrote a few times!