how would i know if the dist cap and rotor is bad? The fuel filter isnt that old.. 93 is the only gas i pump in it.. i just changed the spark plugs so i definetly want to make sure they are in tight..I got the timing done a few months ago, The timing is a few degrees back... my plugs are gapped to .028 i think... one of my spark plug wires broke, so i need new ones. not sure if that has anything to do with it. because i swaped the broken one out with a stock one and its still not starting..The first time i got it to start back up it drove for about 4 mins but it had a big big lack of power, it still spooled up but was really really weak..The last time i started it, it was very hesident and sluggish the last time it died..