[Purdy Swoft]

Merry Christmas, William.
Here is my thoughts. I figure that the rebuilt distributor from Bratton has the A&L condenser and that isn't likely the problem. I've had similar problems and it is MORE THAN LIKELY a bad coil or a bad ignition switch. I had to use the more expensive ignition switch from Bratton to get a switch that I could depend on. Part number 16330 on page 72, price $62.80. If the coil is the problem it will crank and run untill it gets warm or gets in a strain and will begin to break up and quit running. Usually when this happens the coil will be hot to the touch. Sometimes when this happens, if you feather the throttle just right yoiu can make it home. You are not the only one. I've had all of these problems at one time or another . You can probably pick up a coil locally. If you are still running six volt, you will want a 1.5 OHM coil. If you have upgraded to twelve volt you will need a 3.0 ohm coil. These coils are internally resisted and no ballast will be needed. Back in the day, coils were generally reffered to as either six or twelve volt, now it is rated in OHM . You will just have to bare with it untill the exact problem is found or hire it fixed. Sorry for the constant torment but a lot of us have been there, if we fooled with model A's long enough. Best wishes for the holidays