i went to start my 715 after going to the store and it wouldnt start. there is no spark, and no check engine light. it just cranks and cranks and cranks. after letting it sit for a bit it will decide to start, but will die when i hit the gas. eventually it will start and not have any problems at all. it only has problems when trying to start it. both fuel pumps are good and the filter is clean.

i took the distributer cap off and its really rusty in there. the cap and rotor are somewhat corroded and the little 8 pronged pick up wheel in there is really rusty. is anyone familiar with any sort of problems like this with 305 TBI engines? i was thinking it could be the HEI module, but lack the tools/knowledge to test it. could the whole distributer be the problem? if i need a new cap, rotor, and HEI module should i just get whole distributer from the junkyard? i need to drive the 2400 miles home to NH on Saturday. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

-BrianM