Won't start. have current to coil but not to distributor

if the coil is tested fully and is good where have you checked for it being good? have you checked if the HT lead from the coil to the distributor is carrying power? If you have power at the distributor cap , all the contacts are good, the rotor is fine, (check current at the distributor cap centre pin) then the likely problem is the machanism for firing, i.e. Hall sensor . I would check all the HT leads, distributor cap, rotor etc. you should carry out the checks systematically. I.E. First check at the coil with a multi meter. Then check at the end of the Ht lead from coil to distributor , actually within the lead itself , for current. then attach it to distributor if it shows a current...if you are getting a current from the distributors centre pin the issue is probably the cap itself, the rotor arm, the firing system, it will probably be electronic as mechanical distributors went out some years before I think. or if that is okay, the leads themselves. I would guess that is is distributor cap or firing system related'

may be coils are damaged or there is corrosion in the distributor...the arm in the distributor might not be touching the metal for each coil and could not deliver current...

Yes the crank sensor could keep the coil from firing, but your truck does not use a crank sensor assuming its a V8.
The coil gets power from the key switch, and the ignition module inside the distributor grounds the coil to fire it.
So the problem could be the coil, or the module or pickup in the distributor. The pickup coil in the bottom of the distributor acts as a cam and crank sensor.
You may need a repair book or shop manual to get the test procedures.

their are two spark control features one is the pick up coil it's mounted under the distributor the other is in the distributor it the control module check the pink wire that plugs into the distributor for power

So you have no spark from the coil or you have spark from the coil but not at the plugs. You said it turns over really fast? Have you checked the timing belt?

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There can be disconnected wires somewhere that's why the car won't start. I strongly suggest that you check all the wires specially the one's going to the distributor. Or the coil pack has reached it's break point that's why the car won't start. If the coil pack is faulty, there will be no current to the plugs. You will need to have it replaced to resolve the issue.
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So you have B+ to coil but no B+ from coil to distributor. Sounds like the ignition module.
Its not triggering coil to fire . Double check it with a test light at negative side of coil and then to ground.crank the vehicle if light flickers its ok if not its your culprit.
Should light flicker then test its the wires from coil to distributor, distributor , rotor and plug wires.
Honestly if the light flickers your not losing anything by replaceing the items from the coil tower to the plugs.

My name is Ron ,sounds like you need to put a new pick up coil in distributor,and a module also,so you won`t have to go back in the distributor,If I can help [email protected]

try your ignition module in the distributor much more likely. just install rebuilt distributor if that is the problem , if you just replace module the main distributor assem will **** out shortly after.
Make sure you check for broken timing belt also it is one of those two!

Is the rotor turning in the distributor? If so, most likely the problem is in the madnetic pickup in the distributor. If not, pull the distributor out and see if the gear on the shaft is broken. A good gear on the distributor and the distributor not turning means you need a timing chain!!!