R/R engine, now it won't start.

[MrQuick]

yeah, plats don't like being fouled. Don't even bother cleaning them. I have seen guys try for hours just find out new plugs did the trick. You can try to reinstall them after its running to see if they will come back but not while you are trying to diagnose a no start.

I'd pull them, put a new set in. Set the crank to TDC #1 verify by watching the valves. Then back it up and put the crank to 12 degrees BTDC then set the distributer to get rotor right at #1. I find this easier cause its less likely to mess up and go retarded.
If the carb is even questionable I sometimes clamp the feed to the pump and run it on starter fluid or a bit of fuel down the carb.

good luck, I know this can be a pain sometimes.



Vince