Thanks guys,
I was hoping there was maybe a little trick with the fuel distribution that would fix it up. I tested the spark from the front plug while the engine was running on the rear cylinder. It was very consistent but perhaps it wasn't a bright blue spark (I'm actually a bit colour blind).
Vccomm; if you do happen to have a coil lying around I would very much appreciate it if I could borrow it to test it out and if you're open to selling it I'd definately buy it off you if mine is cactus. I'm in Elizabeth so not far from you either.
So disappointing. I get most of my enjoyment out of reviving old machines that had been declared dead by their previous owners - I don't like to be beaten! This one was in a TERRIBLE state when I got my hands on it but now it's SOOOOO close I can taste it. Just can't finish it off!
Thanks,
Pete.