Cleanup turns to mess up. Need some help troubleshooting.

Slow down here. You need to actually diagnose and stop assuming.

First things first. Do you have a factory service manual? If not, you can download one for free right on this site.

Secondly, don't assume anything. You need to actually diagnose. Does the tank have gas? Verify it, even if you think it does.

Third. Have you verified the carburetor is squirting fuel into the venture? Look into the carburetor throat and operate the throttle linkage to verify.

Fourth. Did you check for spark? Don't assume it's firing the plugs. Check to verify that it is. Remove a plug wire, place a screwdriver in the end to contact the terminal and hold close to ground while spinning the engine. Do you have a strong spark?

Lastly, an engine needs FOUR things in order to run. Air, fuel, spark and they all need to be there at the right time. Bring the balancer up to TDC on #1 cylinder and verify the rotor is pointing to #1 in the distributor cap.

All of these are basic things to check for, but you will find the problem if you go over them as outlined. Doing it with the aid of a factory service manual assures you will actually learn something, rather than simply going through the motions. .