cannot get this engine to run

I had the same problem with my Duster. I bypassed the ballast and it would run. So I swapped it and then it worked.
Try bypassing, if it runs you know where the problem is. Either the new one is hooked up wrong or the wiring to it is old and faulty. Oh, and the dist can be 180 of even though cylinder one is up and the rotor point to it. You need to either put your thumb over that plug whole and make sure you got compression when it comes up, or remove the valve cover and check the rockers. Might be old news, just trying to help out!

Good luck!