Nissan Repair: ign system problem, volt ohm meter, haynes manual

Question
I have an 88 nissan palsar 1.8L no dist. Every once in a while, doesn't matter if the engine is hot or cold or wx is hot or cold, the engine shuts off. It loses spark, I can here the fuel pump when I try to start. If I wait from 5min or as long as a few hours it will start again and be fine for a day or 6mths. A few times the engine would cut out then right back in and run fine. Very intermitent. Is this the modual, egnitor, is there a way to test as these componits are very expensive. Thanks

Answer
Mark,

I would say the ignition module.  But, that would be a guess.   What is needed is to get a volt ohm meter and a Haynes manual and then check the electrical components like the module and coils.  $20 bucks for the volt ohm meter and another $20 for the book.