Hy Paul_ WNC, did you verify the position of number one cylinder TDC on compression, and check the distributor rotor position once you had verified that? Sometimes old spark plugs just don't want to fire, if you verify that you have your spark plug wires in the correct position, then I would put in a new set of plugs. Did you check that the carb is getting fuel, work the carb linkage and check for fuel squirting into the throttle bores, hope that helps.
