Hello;
While I don't have an American self, maybe my experience can help you.
Here some tips, without any particular order (and assuming that you have reviewed that the module connections are correct and have a good ground connection):
1) if your module is external; Verify that it has a heat dissipator (an aluminum plate is enough in many cases). The module heats a lot (it is normal), so it requires having a good way to stay fresh.
2) Check your coil; That is not crossed. Try putting another coil to see what happens. Check its resistance, you may need to put a ballast (external resistance, no more than S/.15)
3) Eye: there are coils for electronic ignition and condenser platinum coils. While physically they are identical, they are not the same. The response time, current, load, resistance, etc. varies. High voltage coils (MSD Blaster, Pertronix Flame Thrower, Accel, etc.) require a 0.8Ohm ballast when used with standard modules. Most likely, you have to send it to do (convert a conventional resistance of 1.6OHM to 0.8OHM, cutting the wire of the resistance to the appropriate length - you take it with formulas of elementary physics).
4) Check that the distributor's collector is collecting the signals correctly. The collector works by magnetic induction, and is inside the distributor. Every time the axis rotates, it sends a signal that the inductor captures (ON/OFF) and sends to the module; That, in turn, sends the signal to the coil to generate the spark.
5) Check your spark plug wires and coil. It may be crossed or dry, and generating unnecessary resistance.
6) Check your distributor's lid and the rotor: they should not be cracked. The central coal of the lid must have an adequate size (but, it has been spent). Contacts must still have material; And the rotor contact must be whole and clean.
7) Check your alternator: Maintenance (relay change, coals, filming, etc.) and verify that it loads correctly. The alternator should not, under any reason, deliver more than 14V. Ideally, its load ranges between 12V and 14V (depending on whether you are using the lights, audio, fogs, etc).
I hope I could help you.
The best of the luck !!!