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Got it running! Turned out I was one wire off on the distributor. I did a better job of finding top dead center this morning. Now I need to figure out the mess of the electrical system the old owner left. What would be a simple circuit to get the car driving with the alternator and fuel pump (series...

The coil is correct. The resistor is not bypassed when cranking. That could be the issue...

Going to be out in the garage today checking the timing and such.

I will have to learn about the carburetor as well.

I am a novice when it comes to cars, but I have made it pretty far on a Series 1 project. My problem is I am attempting to start the engine for the first time in 30 yrs and there is no combustion happening. The engine is turning over from the starter and there are sparks at the spark plugs but no co...