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If it was running fine then died it sounds like a failed/failing ignition module or coil. Have you tried starting it again after a while? Sometimes when these parts cool off they start working again.
Assuming you checked the BAT terminal on the distributor with a test light or voltmeter showing you have power, the next cause would be the ignition module or coil.
* bad module can kill a good ign coil and vice versa
So, Once you have verified good reliable power at 1976 HEI distributor's BAT terminal on dist cap:
R&R ALL Three at same time: (1) pick-up coil aka trigger (in bottom of distributor housing), (2) ignition module, (3) ignition coil.
(1) Pick-up Assembly, standard P/N LX-302
(2) Ignition Control Module, standard P/N LX-301
(3) Ignition Coil, standard P/N DR-31
** pick-up R&R requires remove dist from motor, remove gear, remove shaft from dist housing.
If it was running fine then died it sounds like a failed/failing ignition module or coil. Have you tried starting it again after a while? Sometimes when these parts cool off they start working again.
i try the next day and still no sparks. im gona buy the ignition module its only 18$ on amazon
i try the next day and still no sparks. im gona buy the ignition module its only 18$ on amazon
Hold onto your old one, buy 2 and keep one in the car at all times. I’ve had my car die on me leaving me stranded on 3 separate occasions from a bad ignition module. Definitely not a part you want to go cheap on.
i try the next day and still no sparks. im gona buy the ignition module its only 18$ on amazon
Huh? What? $18?
Me thinks that includes an 18-day warranty. (junk)
You will also need a tube of Heat-Sink-Compound.
It's a paste that is applied under the "modge". Sometimes they include with a small tube.
For $18, not likely.
Without that compound, you will be on the side of the road in no time.
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; Jul 11, 2025 at 07:18 PM.
As mentioned above. The quality of aftermarket replacement modules is highly questionable.
This is the ONLY aftermarket module I would consider. As I'm not fond of walking.
And I can't help but notice it's NOT 18 dollars.
I just bought one ignition module. I didn't go with the 18$. I bought one for 59$ and it come with the silicone gel. Still no spark. I have 12.46 v at the distributer. I put the volt/amp meter at Ohms to verify the coil and it come back at 0 or infinity
Assuming you checked the BAT terminal on the distributor with a test light or voltmeter showing you have power, the next cause would be the ignition module or coil.
I change the ignition module and coil and still no power.
I also check ohms at the pick up coil. It should be between 500 and 1500 ohms. Mine was at 0 ohms.
Tonight i removed the distributer to remove the pick up coil. Tomorow a new pick-up's going in.
