Hey, thanks a lot for the answers, guys. I am going to check compression tomorrow. I will also check the point gap. I took a plug off and held it next to the head and there was spark. The car has electric wipers so no vacuum hose to deal with! What ports are you refering to in the carburetor? Maybe i am blocking them? Thanks.

Chad

1955 Chevrolet 210 2 door Sedan
a 30,000 mile UNMOLESTED original, now my daily driver! Original 6 cylinder with a rebuilt '66-'69 Saginaw 3-speed Overdrive. Synchro low! Otherwise, everything original down to the spare tire. Interior is like new. Needs paint, but absolutely zero rust.