You need to determine through testing one of two things. When it dies and won’t start does it have fuel getting to and through the carburetor? When it dies and won’t start does it have spark at the spark plugs? Both of these tests require a helper to crank while you watch under the hood. I suspect a spark issue like a bad coil or condenser but you must test don’t just throw parts at it. Good luck.

Edit: I reread your first post and noted you have a hacked up distributor so disregard my advice on a bad condenser.

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