[FlaCoD15B7]

I have a 1993 Honda Civic LX 1.5L D15B7 block. It won't start. I recently rebuilt the motor but when I replaced the radiator with an aluminum dual core radiator, my heater bypass leaked and caused the motor to overheat. I once again replaced the head gasket. In the process, the igniter in my distributor shorted out. I replaced it with an igniter from a 1998 Honda Civic LX. So after that my car ran again. While on a bit of a road trip, I felt a misfire and 1 of my spark plug wires failed causing the misfire. I replaced the 1 wire because I had an extra set laying around. I also went out and bought a distributor for a 1993 Honda Civic DX. When I replaced the spark plug wire, I also put the distributor for the 1993 Civic on. The car started with the prior distributor (w/98 civic igniter) but when I put the correct distributor on the car would not start. Should I just leave the igniter from the 98 Civic in the distributor and let it run with that one?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

It doesn't surprise me, because over 50% of new aftermarket distributors for Hondas at AMHD have not worked. I would install the old distributor and return the new one for a refund.

[FlaCoD15B7]

I should have mentioned that the new distributor was from a junkyard. However, the vehicle was running before I pulled the distributor off. Also, I checked the spark plugs over again and they are covered with carbon build up. I am wondering if there is no spark at the plugs. But thanks for that bit of information, I was not aware of that issue with AMHD distributors. I have not yet changed the plugs but am wondering a million other thoughts. I am certain there is fuel and battery. I have never changed the starter and don't know how to test it. I guess I will change the plugs and see what happens. Is there anything else that you can think of that may help me?

[TxGreaseMonkey]

The spark plugs likely indicate the state of the secondary ignition system. I would replace the plugs (NGK only) and install the distributor that works.