The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Got Gas, Got spark, won't start, take two!

Update for those who have/are helping me through this.

I've taken the advice from all and reset the timing. Here's how I went about it.

1. Took valve cover off to watch #6 int/ex open and close to determine #1 UDC. Also verified the air on the thumb.
2. Marked position of rotor to determine #1 wire sequence.
3. Took flywheel pan off to adjust pointer on BB.
4. moved distributor clockwise till points were at apex, regapped at .08, and backed till points just started to open and tightened distr.
5. Cap back on, #1 in place with 53624 in clockwise order on cap.
6. Just not to ruin a new set of plugs. Reinstalled old ones, shot starter fluid for 2 sec. down throat. Hit starter for 10sec. Nothing.
7. Pulled plugs, looked in carb; see fuel mixture/vapor leaking out of all.
8. Notice that coil is warm as well as +cable on starter. This seems to be a first.
9. Now I've disconnected and drained fuel line and will attempt to start with new plugs and starter fluid only, later tonight.

Ofcourse now I'm concerned about the electrical situation with the coil. Could it be warm because I forgot to turn the key off for a few minutes? I'm not an electical automotive wizzard. I can wire a house but not diagnoss a car. I have an electrical tester but it doesn't describe anything for 6 volt systems and I don't want to fry it trying. Suggestions?

Thanks for the tips so far.

Kyle