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?

[IronHillRestorations]

Take the driver side valve cover off and confirm both valves are fully closed
AND the TDC mark on the impeller is lined up with the notch in the hole in the top of housing. Remember it takes two full revolutions of the crank to complete the firing order.

At this point the distributor drive should be indexed as previously posted. Check and verify.

Take a sharpie and mark the lip of the distributor where #1 is going to be.

Install the distributor and use that mark to make sure the rotor is in the ballpark. If you can’t get it close, then you probably have to the change the drive gear a tooth.

Set the distributor orientation (static timing with the LED) as per the instructions. Snug the distributor clamp enough so you can still rotate. If it doesn’t start, have a helper turn the key as you rotate the distributor a few degrees.

I chased my ass a little installing a 123, and it was my bone headed mistake. Once I assumed nothing was correct, and confirmed everything; it was as easy as the other two I had installed.