As a troubleshooting aid, put a jumper wire between coil + and either battery + or the battery cable on the starter. See if it will start then without the starting fluid. If it does, the problem is most likely in the ignition bypass circuitry.
Do not leave the jumper there once you've done the test. Burnt points and a run down battery may result.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12
'52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
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