69 340 problems

With the dist removed from the engine, I turned the key ON, and pulled the coil wire from the cap. I held the other end of the coil wire near the engine block, and spun the distributor over by hand. The spark is bright and strong. I reassembled the car, and made sure the dist is installed correctly. The car TRIES to start, but just will not run. There is fuel getting into the engine. It has spark AND fuel but it refuses to start.
I doubt there is a problem with the dist now that I have done these tests.
I am about to give up with this piece a ****. I have had it.
Thanks for all the help anyway.

George