Sorry a little late getting back to answering the posts. The engine was stripped down to the block. Nothing internal. Repainted. installed new plugs, distributor, new wires new vacuum advance set timing.
Started with the beebe on the timimg finger. Once started moved distributor until it was running smooth (choke still mostly closed).
Checked for vacuum leaks , found none.
took carb loose and added gasket between the insulator block and the carb. do not have gasket under insulator block.
when i put the carb back on i noticed a leak around carb. Must fix this befor i do much more.
Before i found the leak i sprayed some carb cleaner around intake manifold and found a leak.(what is the torque on manifold bolts?)
Plan to torque manifold, determine the carb leak.
Will then try the clapping on the carb.
Thanks and i do appreciate all the suggestions.
frank
