Tried to start it.

Having to the crankshaft and camshaft in the correct relative positions, I set the static timing as per the Haynes manual (they were much better back in the 1970s) and I tried for a start but even with the help of some Easy Start it wouldn't fire up. All I know is that there's power to the live feed for the coil. I think my next step is to replace the points and condenser.

Just a quickie (oo-er!).

I've just taken a reading across the battery and it was 12.26 volts. The only thing that's using power 24/7 is the clock so I've disconnected the negative lead. I'll need to put a charger on it soon. I've found out that the distributor is about 90 degrees out. The rotor arm should be pointing to the rearmost inlet manifold bolt when Number 1 cylinder is on the firing stroke.

I've got use of the garage that I've used before so I can work in relative comfort now that summer is behind us.