[gadam05]

I am looking for some help to solve a problem with my 1930 model A. I've owned the car for 26 yrs.and never had this occur.
The car was running in my driveway while I was doing some yard work. The car stopped suddenly, and I could not get it to start and run more than a few seconds. I have checked the following: gas flow, 0k, carberator, ok but swapped to another to be sure. Ignition: starter engages, car tries to start, turning over rough, but runs for only a few seconds. checked point setting,ok,,timing-right
on., rotor and distributor body and cap ok,, spark plugs gaped ok. I have not checked the coil, How can I do that? Is that a possibility? I need some ideas, please.