cannot get this engine to run

I took a set of alligator clips and jumped from the starter relay terminal to the ballast resistor where the 2 brown wires are and it started for a short time. removed the jumper and it quit. I have the 2 brown wires on the top right terminal of the ballast resistor. I don't even know if they are on the right terminal. That is what I got from the schematic. It still seems like it wants to run if the ignition could stay in the start pos. This is a new ballast resistor. just bought it tonight. I guess it is good.

Your not getting fire in the 'run" position, this will not have anything to do with being 180* out, No engine will run 180* out, at least not from what i'v ever seen.

You by-passed the ballast & it ran but then quit? Did you disconnect both plugs from the ballast? Sounds like whats happening is your not getting power to the coil in the "run" position.