Calling all 5sfe's!, No spark! Options

[AllTrac96]

Well I am finishing the installation of my freshly rebuilt 5s all the fluids are in and I make the first attempt to start it. It cranks but doesn't fire. I have NO spark. The distributor is freshly rebuilt with the timing set correctly. I checked the ignitor with a voltage meter and it's reading as it should. My big green book says that the next thing would be the crank sensor but a new one is like $90 dollars so needless to say I don't want to go wasting money. I just want to know what you guys think the issue could be. All help is appreciated.

[bindertch]

could that also be the reason im not getting all that much fuel? the crank sensor is getting the proper power. i just ordered another igniter and have my fingers crossed! btw i really appreciate your reply anything helps. the distributor is new so i doubt it is the cam sensor since it's inside correct?

The cam sensor is inside the distributor and should be good if it is new but nothing is perfect (that is why they have return policies). The crank sensor isn't powered it creates it's own power/ signal. It would look kinda like /\/\/\/\/\/\ when viewed on an automotive scope. Which is the only place where you would see it as bad. You can check it's resistance with an ohm meter just like the cam sensor. Both the cam and crank sensor depend on a moving toothed wheel to create a signal and if they are too far or too close they will generate the wrong signal.