Starting trouble help needed.

["John W Rosa" <JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was taking my Hornet for a ride the other day and had to 
tow it home because of a starting problem I haven't 
encountered before. Read on if you think you can help figure 
out the issue.

The car started up fine when cold, with it's usual tendency 
to stall 'til a minute or two has passed. Toying with the 
pedal is enough to keep her running those first couple of 
minutes.

I drove it for about 10 minutes when I stopped at a store to 
grab a drink. When I came out, the car cranked, but did not 
fire up. It did fire somewhat, but only as long as the key 
remained in the start position, meaning the starter was still 
engaging. But as soon as allowed to return to the 'run' 
position, the car stalled.

I popped off the air cleaner lid, and closed the choke. Now it 
would only crank with no sign of firing.

Propping the choke open again meant it would again fire as long 
as the starter was engaged.

A bit of starter fluid spray was no help.

After it was towed home, I swapped the fuel filter, plugs, 
points and condenser, but the issue remains unchanged.

Any ideas where to go next?

John