Beyond Frustrated - Wont start/stay running

Could the cap have been cocked on the distributor body? I guess anything is really possible. But if the cap was cocked would that be due to a manufacturing error on the part itself? or be an installation error on my part? Because if it was cocked, you wouldnt be able to get the straps on, correct?

And I dont think the cap wasnt indexed properly. the indexing on the distributor body isnt adjustable(?). But again, I guess it could have been. If it wasnt indexed properly, would you still be able to get both straps installed?