Engine starting and running troubles..

Also rig up a fuel pressure guage and make sure you're not over 7 PSI, I've had mechanical pumps that put out more and end up overloading the float valves and piss gas into the venturis. Ya might need a regulator. It's not uncommon for the coil to run hot and being on the fender shouldn't be a problem, it's where mine is. Something else to check is if you're running the Mopar high voltage ignition I've had the reluctors (little 1/2" square box) inside the distributor act up when they get hot and the timing goes all screwy and engine quits.

Terry