what are some symptoms of a distributor that is going bad?

 

If it sounds like there is loose ballbearings in it or its squeaking. I had the bushings in mine go bad but it still worked good. I still replaced it for safe measure. Cuz I am what you would call a spirited driver. hehe
Good luck

 

car could cut on and off...stalling or just not run at all

 

what about misfiring or bogging?