bumperstickers

I am having a very hard time starting my EA-81. It is a 1988 GL by vin but I use 86 parts. The engine, and carb have been rebuilt. There are new plugs, wires, ignition coil and a rebuilt nimpedeso (sp?) distributor. I have already timed it by using the fly wheel. I cannot start it. It went out over night as it was running before I replaced distributor (that was going out and causing the engine to run rough). I need help to get this running again. I suspect something in the ignition. thanks and I look forward to your suggestions and comments