Reply to SJ:
If the mag gear is timed to the drive gear in side the engine then usually if the mag is out of time and not on #1 just switch the wires in the cap and this is for a D2 @ D4 starting engine.
I found the timing to be ok, so looks like i guess ok an that! Finally got motor to fire, but wouldn't start! Thought it might be a "lack of fuel" issue , so cleaned out the carb . Still limited firing, but no kick over, but finally found cause to be ign wires shorting, as when I repositioned them, it kicked right off!
Thanks to all again for the helpful info, Bob