So it was literally as simple as that.....The timing (valves matched to piston was spot on) but the spark timing was out. Sheered woodruff key replaced (and a little charge in the battery) ......
SHE LIVES!
Timing matched TDC when the correct flywheel position was found on re-fitting with the new woodruff key.
A little smokey to begin with (but I think that was the WD40 that was in there when I was testing the piston seal..... This time (with a new tensioner, cylinder, valves and piston + rings) the moral of the story is let her run in for a few hours before giving her any gas.....
Thanks everyone for your help, TOM (Sycarms) you are a gentleman and a scholar!
Big thanks from the UK!
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