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Describe the process you are using to start the car.

Like...

Pump gas 2 times, turn key to start, engine cranks over but doesn't start.

2 more pumps and turn key to crank etc.


You need to do some more sleuthing

Get a helper

With key off measure voltage at the ignition side of the ballast and the dust side of the ballast. You should have 0 volts.

With the key in the run position measure the same points. You should have 12v (battery voltage) to the ignition side of the ballast and 7 to 11 volts on the coil side of the ballast

Remove the yellow wire from the starter relay.
With the key in the start position measure the same points. You should have 12v (battery voltage) to the ignition side of the ballast and 12v (battery voltage) on the coil side of the ballast.

And report back your findings.

This problem is a process. You shotgunned all the parts but still have the problem.

So now let's go through the systems one at a time verifying their function.
With the key on , the ballast resistor is so hot I cannot hold onto it . I am not an electrical guy !!!!!!!!! When standing in front of the car & looking at the ballast , which side is ignition and which is the coil side ? The wires go together in a wrap & I cannot see where they go to ?????????? Where do I connect the 2nd wire of the volt meter ?

I tried poring gas from my lawn mower can into the carb and it still did not start . I have run about half a tank of gas without any starting or running problem until the night I parked the car .