So I went back today and checked all the connections. Everything looked okay. Sure enough it started right up when it was cold. So as you suggested it's probably the ignition control module. Made in China. Thinking about replacing it with and hei module or msd box any suggestions or should I just go stock?
The motor has about 10:1 compression, shorty ranger header, full 2.25" exhaust no cat, underdrive pulley, cam has 282 seat duration, 220 duration @ 0.050 cam, 0.450 lift , electric fan, weber 32/36.