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Don
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    There are other issues besides the ignition that can keep a motor from starting. If your getting a spark with your tester you may need to look elsewhere.

    Yes indeed.  You have reinstalled the original points and have spark?  Perhaps you reversed the plug wires.  Try priming the cylinders with a little fresh fuel/oil mix to see if it will fire briefly…