Andy--I own and have for years a 460(221) and a 656(263). One of the first things you need to do is check the spark. Take an extra spark plug. Most any large plug will do. Take off the number 1 plug wire or other and plug the wire into the loose plug. Ground the plug to the the side of the motor and get someone to spin the motor with the starter just like you were cranking it. Use some rubber handle wire pliers or similar to hold plug wire near spark plug boot and make sure you are grounded to the block. Try it on more than one location to make sure of the ground. When cranking the motor over you should be able to see a redish blue spark flashing at the spark plug tip. If no spark, start with the point settings again(It can be trickey to a beginner) Then the distributor. You must have a spark to produce fire to the cylinders. If you have a good spark, then chances are it is not a firing problem. JW
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