Scott - always (well, during normal business hours) happy to discuss carburetor issues. Give me a call at 573-392-7378 (9-4 Mon-Wed central time).
And while Holley is not my favorite brand of carburetor, anytime you are dealing with an older Ford product ALWAYS check the total ignition system at least 3 times before you throw rocks at the carb (even a Holley).
Jon.