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Remembered the points after my last reply and cleaned/polished them(single cylinder). Also sanded all contact leads with 600 grit paper. At first there was no spark but after respearing plug connector barb into the plug wire , I got a bright spark. Am now looking for 7 mil Packard plug wire with stranded leads as well as boots. My local auto shops do not carry it or the boots. I will probably order my 7 mil and 9 mil ( for A35 ) plus boots and connectors from the guy around Worcester MA. Single plug wires and boots from the marine dealer are expensive.
One thing I cannot find is the fine copper screen for the carb bowl and above the tank valve. Went to the oldest hardware store (60 years at least) and they did not carry it anymore. Might try an older tractor place for it. Does anybody know how long the pull cord for the 50s elgins should be. The ball bearings in my pull start do not always pull smoothly and slip or is that typical for the elgins? Thank you all for the advice you have given. I will continue to rebuild my carb and gaskets. Cannot wait to put it back together and test fire this motor.