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?

[Superhawk996]

Sort of assumed you knew you’re getting fuel due to the carbs but am still curious what it’s doing as you crank.

Are you getting any firing of the cylinders and it just won’t catch?

Is it backfiring?

Slow cranking without enough oomph to really spin it over ?

What do the plugs look like - are the wet and flooded & fouled or brand new white insulators with no evidence of combustion.

You say you have spark - is it hot blue / white or sort of weak and yellow?

If you can post a video to YouTube and link that would be extremely helpful

Likewise - you should verify the dizzy drive is installed properly. Again - pics are helpful to verify.