I know, I'm feeling you there.

Got it running 3 different times, it runs LONGER on the electric fuel pump (i have to open the priming pump and leave it open for the electric fuel pump to work) but still kills itself.

I'm going back to timing, should I set it back to TDC and change it so that the IP is set to time against TDC and not 24 degrees before TDC?

Also, how can I access the fuel tank to check for leaks at the fuel line?