[Marshall V. Daut]

Check to ensure the intake manifold ports are sealed or else fuel will not be sucked up into the cylinders. Remove #1 spark plug and either spray some starter fluid into that cylinder or dribble some fuel. Replace the spark plug and start the engine. If the engine tries to start with a couple pops, that probably indicates a leaking intake manifold gasket. Use ONLY the copper gaskets with the gland rings in the exhaust ports. Other gaskets don't seal worth a darn or blow out easily. If the exhaust manifold will not seat against the engine block in the rear, the manifold is probably drooping and must be replaced. A very common problem with exhaust manifolds that are 95 years old.
Marshall