I followed all the advice, installing new
coil, condenser, points, rotor, cap, wires, plugs
then confirmed spark at all plugs with them lying on the valve cover.
Then reinstalled plugs, gave it a shot of ether into the carb, and it fired right up. Had to shut down after 15 seconds or so due to gas leak at fuel pump filter bowl. Now off to NAPA for new fuel bowl gasket.
Hope to have sustained run this afternoon!
Thanks for all the help!!!