More issues, fuel maybe? Carb?

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by Walt Dupont--Me.

It seems if you remove the fuel line from the carb and crank the engine and it pumps gas into a coffee can it will tell you something. Another thing few think about, the primary wire under the breaker plate in the dist has a habit of chaffing, and every time the vacuum chamber moves the breaker plate the engine shorts. Now I'll eat my banana. Walt

And/or connect a fuel pressure gauge. That would also allow you to see what the pressure is doing with the throttle open. I've been told that savvy flathead guys can tell a lot from just cranking the engine with the carb line off. Me, I need something I can read LOL.