More information. When I tried to back up the driveway it bogged down and I had to let off the gas, rev it up, and try again. It took several tries. It backfired twice.

It started and idled like normal. It's when it's under load that everything goes south.

No Teflon tape anywhere on the vehicle.

Thanks to all for the advice. I'll check the points and rotor later this week, but if the rotor was off or the points closed, would it start?

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