OK it had been raining for weeks and the soil was soft.
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Ingested water and quit.  Plugs out, starter activated 2 or 3 minutes.  No water in crankcase or fuel.  No spark.  Distributor or electronic ignition probably soaked or ruined.
Any ides?
Bryan Cobb