most basic.... starter turns over? is it turning over ok?
is battery well charged?
when towed, does engine start fast(as soon as u relise cluch ) or will it take time... lets say 5+ sec?
if it starts, is it starting smooth right away or will it first work like on 1-3 silinders - not eaven.
enine was from other car? was it running on other car.. did engine had any longer storageing a (had not been started for)year or so?