123Ignition Static Timing, Engine will not start Options

[SteveNMaine]

I just setup my carbureted 2056 with 123Ignition distributor and cannot get it started.

Basics: Compression is good, new dual carbs and there is spark.

I have read several methods of setting static timing,

Method 1: 123 manual says set timing marks at 0 TDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, no Joy.

Method 2: Set timing marks at 7.5 BTDC and turn distributor till light turns green, I did that, it sounded more like it wanted to start but no joy.

Should I continue to advance the timing?

[Stratfink]

Hang in there Steve. Several of us struggled to get the initial set up correct and to get the car started with the 123 - but it’s worth it once up and running.

Sounds like you have spark - but one thing to check is making sure the connections to the ignition coil are not reversed (ask me how I know).

I also found that setting a flat curve at 10 degrees in the app and then using my timing light at 10 degrees was an easy way to sync the dizzy and did not require holding any specific rpm while setting timing. Once sync’d the curves from others can be programmed in as your start point. There are threads with this technique out there and I’m happy to search for them if needed.