Edit Answer (for another -18 minute). After cranking the engine, pull a spark plug and see if it is wet. That would indicate a problem with the coil or distributor. Inset the plug in the plug wire and hold it against the engine block to see if you have spark to confirm.If there is spark but the plug is dry, check the fuel pump which is mechanical on this engine by disconnecting the fuel line and cranking the engine.dit Answer (for another -18 minute). After cranking the engine, pull a spark plug and see if it is wet. That would indicate a problem with the coil or distributor. Inset the plug in the plug wire and hold it against the engine block to see if you have spark to confirm.