Starts but won't run faster than idle, then shuts off

you have a fuel blockage problem. The fuel gets into the carby slowly and allows you to start but the rev increase is an indication that the air/ fuel ration is going lean and then the motor stops. The same as if you turn off the tap and let the engine run until it stops. It won't start again until there is sufficient fuel in the carby bowl to get to the main jet.

Your float adjustment is incorrect, asis your fast idle

has base idle speed and kurb idle speed. allows engine to close throttle opening when shutting down to stop pre-ignition or engine running on

O2 Sensors only reads Oxygen Content in Exhaust
Converter,so forget that persons advice in the future

The O2 Sensor info is for adjusting fuel trim or injector
pulse timing,not your problem

You change front upstream O2 sensors at 100,000
miles, as preventative maintenance

Check Fuel Pressure at motor & pump maybe failing
as well,doesn't hold pressure thus takes too long to start

Clean the Air Idle Valve on throttle body & it won't shut off
at stops

Hello
The Engine and Automatic Transmission (not applicable to manual transmissions) in this vehicles drive train are fully electronically controlled by a computer called the PCM and TCM (Power Train Control Module, Transmission Control Module). When a problem like this or other drive-ability related problems occurs the computer stores a record of the problem (there are of course some exceptions to this, like the fuel pump, engine coolant temperature sensor and MAF sensor for instance) in the form of a fault code in its memory, to read these fault codes you must have the systems memory scanned with a special tool. Once the fault code(s) are read you then must perform the appropriate diagnostic testing to find and resolve the problem(s) DO NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS UNTIL A TRAINED TECHNICAIN HAS DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO AVOID SPENDING YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON PARTS THAT MAY NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. Also always check fuel pressure for correct spec for your make and engine type.

Because you disconnected the battery you lost the long trim value,you will now have to relearn the idle,start the vehicle idle it to 1500 RPM,hold for a minute,idle should stabilize,turn on A/C let it idle,for a minute,now your done,

Sounds like you have a compression problem. Starting fluid will fire at a much lower compression than a gas/oil mix so that's why it will start with it. When the motor is running you get a little more compression because the piston is coming up so fast. You should check the condition of your cylinder wall and piston & ring. If they are damaged at all you loose compression which directly affects starting and running power.

I had a similar issue, with my 96 civic. Get a leak down test done. For me, it was bent valves.

Ignition control module or coil may be heat failing .

Is the Check Engine Light on/ If yes, go to AUtozne & get codes read and report them here.

Also, try cleaning the MAF sensor and throttle bdy with spray carb cleaner.

Check for 40 psi of fuel pump pressure. Can you hear pump hum for 5 seconds when key is turned to ON? Listen at tank at rea of car, pump is in the tank.