So here's the final conclusion. It's VERY finicky about the timing. What I thought was OK timing (around 10-12*) was too much. It was weird because I would crack the throttle or spray some ether and it would spin fine for 3-4 sometimes 5-6 rotations, then start bogging down. Finally went back to basics and checked Spark (yes) Fuel (yes) Air (yes) so it HAD to be timing. I pulled the #1 plug brought up TDC, then backed up to 14*BTDC. Got a friend over to help me get it going and with a bit of troubleshooting, we got it to fire up! Once we had it starting it took a little babysitting to keep it running long enough to overcome the lack of a choke and then it ran for 30 mins and successfully completed the break in period. Now a couple of taps on the gas and it starts right up! Time to button up a few leaks ( the brand new dorman waterneck that has a crack in it) tighten up the sheet metal that I have loose and I should be able to drive by Christmas! Thanks for all the advice and steering me the right way!