If you didn't put it back on right or maybe left something off like the rotor, sure.
Yes, they could.
Yes it is common the same as the distributor rotor burning through.
Check the inside of the distributor cap. Moisture there will prevent an engine from running. Note that YOUR problem may be something else, but you can start by checking there.
The most common cause of a engine revving up above losing acceleration is a transmission problem. The transmission may be low on transmission fluid
check the ignition coil make sure theres power going to it ,and coming out of it. check the ground conection.
coil, distributor, distributor cap, plugs, or wires.
If it has a distributor, it might be the pickup inside the distributor.
Bad coil? Bad distributor cap? Bad distributor rotor?
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Yes, a loose distributor can rotate so that the ignition timing for the engine is lost.
Yes, they could.
Broken rotor button.
If the distributor cap is cracked it will leak and if it gets damp out it may not allow your car to start. Also, there is rotar inside the distributor and if it is worn out it will cause the current to not glow properly to the spark plug wires.
The only time I've seen cracked spark plugs was putting them in or taking them out with the socket not perfectly straight.
Assuming you mean distributor cap and rotor, yes, if you mixed up the firing order.
Bad coil, rotor, distributor cap?
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