distributor to go bad?

There are usually three things that go bad causing the distributor to go out. First is a good frame to engine ground strap. Next is the ignition coil has high resistance and the third is you have a diode going out in the alternator which causes AC voltage to be generated.

Here are to guides to help you see what the problem is.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, The Medic