Ignition issue

[jfruauff]

Sorry probably a stupid question guys my learning curve with this whole carb and distributor on this 82 gt is kicking my ass. Car started monday having an issue starting, took a few extra cranks. It had sat a few days so I figured maybe it just needed some fuel but she did fire. Tuesday same. Wed a little worse. This morning it wouldnt start. I pulled intake lid and verified fuel was spraying with throttle. I hooked a spark tester up to the wire coming from coil and no spark when cranking until just when you let go of key then you get 1 spark. I tried swapping module with one I know is good and same result. I would assume at this point I have a pick up issue and need a new distributor???? Just looking to see if there is anything else to look for. Cap, rotor, coil were recently replaced.

[boboli]

I would take a look at the ignition switch on the column. They are notorious for falling apart and causing weird problems like this.

[onetrackrider]

I would take a look at the ignition switch on the column. They are notorious for falling apart and causing weird problems like this.

Always a suspect

[Hissing Cobra]

I'd look at the ignition switch too. My daughter's '92 Mustang LX 2.3/auto combo had this same problem and when I took the plastic covers off the steering column and wiggled the plug in harness on the switch, it crumbled and fell apart. Once I replaced it the problems went away and they've stayed away for the past 5 years (we're still using the car today).

[jfruauff]

Yeah I pulled plastics and it seems to be in good condition. I have another one was gonna swap it but mine has rivets holding it in and it was dark so I didn't mess with it. I'll swap it today and go from there