OK, if a after a aftermarket system was installed on you 2.3 the car has to be a 1974 , it was the first year of the 2.3 and the last year for points , quick fix just to get it running is to put the points back in , a long term fix would be to convert it over to the later electronic system , (75 up pinto ) or ford ranger 84 to 88 , 2.0/2.3 engines that have the carb, then at least you can always walk into a parts store and buy the part you need , but is you have fire and the engine runs you may have a fuel problem , Filter full of trash , pump , etc , need to find a old been around shop to fix it , younger guys do not have a clue on how this old stuff works , good luck