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?

[SteveNMaine]

So, I spoke with Ed at 123 and he suggested cranking the engine and turning the dizzy to provide more advance and that worked, the engine did start and run.

I should have remembered that, it is an old mechanics trick I have used in the past.

However, when I adjust the RPM to 900 and turn the dizzy to smooth out the idle, the timing light flashes on the stock 27* mark on the fan.

I'll tackle it again tomorrow, but at least it is running.