Confusion - wont tick over? What are we trying to say here jayjay. Not ticking over means it wont idle properly.
We are assuming that the starter turns the engine over (correct?) but the engine wont catch/run? Need 3 things for the engine to run; fuel, spark and air.
As explained above, are you getting a strong blue spark at the spark plug - if not then there is a problem with the distributor (points closed) or the coil (failed) or maybe there is just moisture in the distributor cap from sitting for the last week.