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The problem - no electrical continuity through the distributor cap. Ugh. Replaced and I now have spark. Still not running so I tested the compression. Darn it all are in the 30's-40's. It is wonderful that we have great manuals.

pjwest03 - I tried the information that you suggested. I checked with 3 separate spark plugs / spark plug cable. No joy, there is no spark from any of the. Anybody have suggestion on how to continue the search for the problem??

NDT - yes, but thanks for the reminder. However it is the amp that kills not the voltage :}

pjwest03 - thank you very much for the education. I've tried to check the spark before in this manner, but not since fixing some wires. I will check this tomorrow am.

I have attempted that and tested it. After the distributor cap is on I have tested for power through the spark plug wire. Nothing. Then I removed the wiring from the distributor cap and tested for power on the rotor while in position for power to the plug, again nothing. There is power to...

NDT, As the photo show and as stated, there is no power to the rotor even though there is power to the points. Obviously as there is no power to the rotor there is no power to the spark plug and likely the reason (or at least one reason) for not starting. So I guess my question is, Where...

NDT - thanks for educating me. More testing - Power to right side of points as stated above. No power to rotor No power to distributor shaft. I will be pulling the plate out to look for the issues. Any advise? Todd

I have converted the engine back to 24 volts. I change the oil pump and distributor. There is a new coil installed, new points and new condenser. As I turn the engine over by hand there is power on the right-hand side of the points when the points are separated. There is no power...