Series engine problems - won't rev up

>>> I.d check the distributor advance/retard with a timing light.
>>> If not , then possible fuel blockage.
>>>
>>
>> I wish I could do the timing with a light, but it's a IIa block and it
>> doesn't have the pointers on the front, only the markings on the
>> flywheel.....
>>

Could it not be a timing problem them? How do you know that the timing is
correct?

You should be able to find TDC by watching the pistons (remove the plugs and
feel the piston movement with a pencil). Then a blob of paint on the pulley
should be close enough to at least check the timing and the advance/retard
against revs.

Regards
Jeff

i still say doing these engines by ear is a far better method than by timing light. make sure your plug gap is correct before hand, then retard the dizzy till it feels like it wants to stall ,then advance till the revs just pick up. if everyelse is ok,fuel, compression,no vacuum leak etc then it will run as sweet as a nut.