Like others have suggested, you need to get timing correct, rotor pointing to number one when on tdc and points just opening with distributor rotating in normal direction. Some time ago, some one ran into a problem with the new set of points he had purchased where the rub bar that opens points was manufactured incorrectly and he could not get it in time. At any rate , if rotor is not pointing to correct cyl when points are breaking it won't run. Far as growler, they are used to detect shorted windings (shorted to each other not grounded to core or housing) wether external as in a starter or generator armature or a internal one as in electric motors. I have one for checking armatures in my tools. Also have a graham coil tester, problem is you need specs for each individual coil to make a meaninful assesment of coils condition unless it is completely shot. Then a ohmmeter and or a hook up to correct voltage battery will do as well.
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