4HP Briggs Stratton engine gets hot won't run why?

If not electrical issue what about a vapor lock created by carb problem? Swear it was cheaper to pitch. Since it had a non-adjustable carb at possibly $40.00 bucks to experiment. Theory applied though. When cooled down with water it would start but not run long. Even replaced coil and then stupidly never properly tested electric. Grab that coil wire and spin it. Can you dance without a partner? Got another engine from a similar model that the deck was messed up on. Swapped it out. Robbed old engine of new parts and other usable items and recycled the steel. Taa Dah?????? Maybe for you too??????