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]

Good job putting the dizzy drive to correct position - that was definitely off by a tooth.

For the moment - forget about the dizzy curves - they have nothing to do with starting and idling. It’s just a distraction at this point.

Have you gone back and reset the 123 green light at 0 degree TDC after reorienting the dizzy drive?

Likewise - I’d have the same question as Emery, what exactly is it doing when you try to start? What do the plugs look like after trying to start?