Try connecting the high voltage wire from the coil directly to ground so
that no spark goes to the plugs.
If this allows it to continue to crank freely, you probably have some
plug wires crossed.

Larry A.

Mike Stainbrook wrote:

>I replaced all the parts because of carbon tracking in the
>distributor,wires seperating when removed,engine running like crap...if I
>reveresed the #1 and #2 wires,would that cause the engine to stop turning
>over after 2 seconds of cranking? Mike90260
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