scottbit,
It sounds like you are making progress. Did you have the distributor out? If you really have spark and fuel it will run...if it is timed properly.
Make sure your point gap is proper, then loosen the distributor and rotate it as someone tries to start the truck. You are looking for a pop or even a blast back through the carburetor.
This will tell you all is well, just not at the proper time. If you actually did pull the distributor, it is important that when it was reinstalled that the tang on the end is seated in the oil pump.
This can be confirmed by making sure the body of the distributor is setting flat and proper on the block...not sitting up.
If you can rotate the distributor as the rig is cranking and get any bang or pop out of it, you then just need to time it properly. Don't let it go up in flames!
The valves are closed when the rocker comes OFF the valve stem. If they are mechanical lifters, you should have "gap" or a little wiggle between the rocker arm and stem when the valve is
completely closed.
Stuart
