1987 s10 with 2.5 won't start

[spookie5996]

I have an 87 s10 with a 2.5 engine that wont start. I checked for spark at the disributor and ignition coil, and found spark at both places. then i checked the fuel pressure and it was fine. I pulled out a couple of the plugs and they were wet so i know there getting gas. i got spark and gas so, I don't know why it wouldn't be starting. It has new plugs, cables, cap, and rotor.

[Chris Stewart]

The ignition coil may be so weak it doesn't fire the plugs on the compression stroke. Did the wet sparkplugs smell like gasoline?

[spookie5996]

yea the plugs did smell like gas and even swapped the coil with a new one and still no luck. Im thinking its something on the distributor, like the pick-up coil.

[Chris Stewart]

I've had to replace the distributor in mine twice in the 6 years I've owned it...it's in an '86 Cutlass but it's still a 2.5L Iron Duke Pontiac 4 banger.
The module inside my distributor was not replaceable...had to replace the whole distributor.
The first time, the motor would hit a coupla times while cranking the starter but not run.
The second time, the motor would die in when you put it in gear or the AC compressor kick in.