William mangum Sounds like no spark,otherwise would pop and crack and backfire. Take your cap and wires off out of the way,hold the coil wire 1/4 inch from the head (ground) break the points with a stick it should spark each break, if not check coil,condenser,points,wire,key gotta be on,test for voltage at coil connections. Keep on till you get "fire" While your fuel pump is coming in can just put fuel in carb thru the vent to fill the bowl,wouldn't use starting fluid too dry I use chainsaw mix for some lube. It can run long enough to look for oill pressure and leaks. Be sure valves have clearence and are free to go,if the starter whips it over with the plugs out should be able to feel powerful compression with your thumb. Then check firing order like was said ,Once it starts blowing up your on your way !! BIG FUN !! Now your neighbors may not like this especially at night !! Good Luck Stovebolter...a disease you may never get over. 153624 clockwise
