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A 1952 N did not have a front distributor. It had a side distributor. You might have an older model engine in a 1952 w/ a front distributor, but it is not a 1952 engine w/ a front distributor. If you have spark & fuel, the only thing left is compression. I doubt you lost compression over night, so I'm thinking you have a spark or fuel problem. Start by changing out the now "gassed" plugs. Next, when you go to start it, keep your hand off of the choke. Next, get an old plug, open the gap to 3/16, ground it to a rust & paint free spot on the head, turn the key on & crank the engine. You have three possibilities: no spark, weak and/or intermittent yellow spark, or a bright blue spark. What is it? Next, check for fuel. Remove the bolt in the bottom of the carb; as long as the fuel is turned on, you should see gas flowing out of the carb. Next, check for continuity inside the distributor. It is very easy to ground the wire to the condenser when you replace the points. Re-check the point gap at .015 on all four lobes, because points do slip. Put the coil on the distributor w/ it off the engine. Check for continuity between the coil & the points w/ a meter. If you do not have continuity, stretch the pigtail on the coil a bit. Post back w/ results; you will get plenty of help.
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