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I'm in the final stages of a complete overhaul on my dad's 1952 CA that we used on our small vegetable farm during the 70's and 80's. (6V positive ground) It was a small miracle to find this tractor 5 years ago. Long story. I have completely overhauled everything on this tractor with the exception of the transmission. Having trouble getting it started for the first time. I have spark on all cylinders and have put gas in each cylinder manually and tried to start it. Nothing. This tractor was having electrical issues before the teardown. (My father in law put a 12V charger on a 6V system) So far I have replaced the starter, new battery, new wiring, new ignition switch. I have a new voltage regulator, distributor cap, coil, rotor, condenser (not sure where the condensor is located??). Also putting a new wire on from coil to distributor. I have rebuilt the carberator, but still not certain I'm getting fuel to the cylinders. So I dosed each cylinder with gas and I don't think that made a difference. I will try again on a new battery charge. I'm 99 percent sure the timing is right with #1 TDC and lined up with #1 plug wire. I haven't checked compression yet but the engine has all new sleeves, pistons, and rings. I'll be checking that this weekend. Not sure what else to look at. I have the gaskets in place on the manifold but have not put gasket sealer on them yet because I have to pull it off for paint. New manifold so no cracks. Generator was rebuilt before the 12V charger snafoo. The engine turns over nice so I know the starter is fine. Not sure what to do next. I've read a lot of other threads and it seems like I have it all covered. Also, valve clearances were set per book. Done rambling. Help if you can.