??? what flavor (brand) parts are you putting in this 97 ? does the dist cap have brass in the towers, or aluminum ? are you using select grade parts, or Kmart specials ? It does make a difference.
If the crank sensor were bad, it would probably not spark at all, the ignition module can be tested at some parts stores, or an automotive electric shop. The latter (module) would be my guess. Also, (and a biggie)
get an OEM coil (Delco) not some off brand gizzy, and definitely get a tube of dielectric (tune up) grease. Use the grease on the insides of all the high tension (spark plug and coil) wires, and under the ignition module when you replace it. It may be overheating now, and may need be regreased, if it is still serviceable. Heat is the main cause of electronics failure.
Get yourself a fitting that will wind into the spark plug hole, that you can put a long rubber hose on the other end. Use it to "feel" for compression. Makes it a lot more easier !
Good luck
Bob
If the crank sensor were bad, it would probably not spark at all, the ignition module can be tested at some parts stores, or an automotive electric shop. The latter (module) would be my guess. Also, (and a biggie)
get an OEM coil (Delco) not some off brand gizzy, and definitely get a tube of dielectric (tune up) grease. Use the grease on the insides of all the high tension (spark plug and coil) wires, and under the ignition module when you replace it. It may be overheating now, and may need be regreased, if it is still serviceable. Heat is the main cause of electronics failure.
Get yourself a fitting that will wind into the spark plug hole, that you can put a long rubber hose on the other end. Use it to "feel" for compression. Makes it a lot more easier !
Good luck
Bob