[JoeDude]

Thanks again to all for the suggestions/educational info. I'm not a mechanic....don't play one on TV.

Things to eliminate ASSuming new parts are perfect: Cap, rotor, plug wires, electronic ignition, battery, thick negative terminal wire.

Rebuilt items ASSuming perfect: 6v starter, generator, and carb.
I do not believe the engine sat with the "wrecker." I waited for a good while for them to notify me that a running truck came in and the customer wanted to swap the engine. Customer stated that the valves had been ground when it was owned by his father.

When pulling off of the pickup, a corner of the skid hit the ground first, then the weight of the engine tipped with the carb and oil canister hitting the ground, spilling gas and oil on the driveway.

I am actually more fearful (and sick) that I F'd up and damaged the engine. I did the simple 180 test rearranging the plug wires, but none of the other pertinent suggestions here yet. Maybe these engines can take abuse, but not the kind I gave. Stupid is what stupid does.