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Originally Posted by Mandi100
Just bought a 79 E150 w/ 5.8 Windsor about 2 months ago.
It had been sitting for over a year when it was driven from Arkansas to Texas. Carborator rebuilt ~3 months ago. When it starts, it starts easy, runs fine.
I have twice now had to tow home due to it not starting. Both times in wet weather (coincidence?). By the way, tried starting ether, no luck.
*It does crank, doesn't 'catch.'
Maintenance completed:
Stabil in the tank when bought & twice refilled (gas is new)
New...
Fuel pump, Fuel Filter
Plugs, wires, cap, roter, coil, ICM, battery, battery cables
What the heck is making this not start sometimes?! 
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If your not getting spark I would try the pickup in the distributor. I don't think you have points as they weren't replaced. As you mentioned ignition control module the pickup is the only thing left. If you have a 12 volt test light when it won't start put it on the coil negative. If the test light doesn't blink when cranking its the pickup.
Otherwise a possible ignition switch.