Parden this interuption...

So...our car died. Over the weekend I rebuild the bottom end, put new plugs and wires in, etc. Still nothing. It's strange. It will start on starter fluid...and runs great for about 3 seconds, till the fluid is burned off, then it's dead again. Fuel in the rails and in the lines, starts with starter fluid...I don't get it. I've got a few more things to check up on...but at any rate the bike project is on hold till I can get this freakin' car figured out. Hopefully soon, cause my friends aren't gonna be too friendly about having to drive me everywhere for much longer.