Starts and Runs (sort of)

[roadnsky]

The new owner rebuilt the carb last fall after this problem began. Anything I should be looking for there ?

As Dave said earlier...
"...was special care done with the float setting and the sealing of the emulsion well in the center of the fuel bowl?"
Also, did the gasket get replaced during the rebuild?

[jsmickey19]

Thanks All for the input. Made the decision yesterday to change out all of the ignition parts even though I was getting spark. Once the points were removed I discovered that the points were completely burned thru. Buttoned everything up , hit the starter and she fired right up!
The problem now is that the newly rebuilt carb doesn't want to idle. Ran out of time yesterday will try to make adjustment today.

[JOHN COOKSON]

Check the dwell. If the dwell is not correct the engine will not idle correctly or may not idle at all. I presumes you replaced the burned points?
Step 1: Be sure the dwell and timing are correct.
Step 2: Adjust carburetor idle speed and mixture until the idle is as good as you can get it. Each engine is a bit different. You need to adjust for your engines optimal performance.

TRUE GRIT