First time about 5 years ago it was the fpr that finally went bad. The second time, about two years ago ---exact same symptoms ---turned out to be worn distributor cap and plug wires. Problem solved till a few weeks ago when it died after sitting in the garage for two months to skip the weekly road salting down here this winter. Took it out and after a few stops it stalled & wouldn't start. So far so good.

But heck, I was thinking of Larry & this thread so I brought it in to the office this morning.