thanks to everyone here on the site for lending a hand getting my ole 235 running again. finally got it started last nite. still not sure what magic thing i did! first pulled intake exhuast manifolds and replaced gaskets. then rolled engine over to tdc on number 1. replaced plug wires using firing i got here on the site. added a little fuel to carb and presto she started. still has a little hesitation when i step on the gas (timing i think) but other than that purs like a kitten.
thanks again