Thanks to this forum and the guys and gals in it. I finally have my engine issues resolved. I have a 1953 3800 with a 216. I was having all kinds of problems with low compression, Hard starting and running rich. I found out my starter was turning way to slow and needed a set of brushes. Fixed the low compression readings I was getting. It went from 90 PSI across the board to 120 PSI across the board. The running rich issue turned out to be the float .It was a 1/8 of a inch too low. After correcting both issues and setting the timing, the engine now starts in a 1/4 of a turn and purrs like a kitten with no smoke! Just wanted to say thanks to all the bolters out there for the expert advise.

If it's broke hit it harder!