[oldyeler]

Northwood is only 15 miles or less, away.

I tryed a few dianostic tricks today . I started with a even linkage setting and shot ether in every cranny of 1&2 intake & carb .

It's the air jets, they must be blocked.

I compesated by opening only the 1&2 side throttle linkage and it idled perfect. I shut it down to try another trick,and it was pain to start again it acted like the compresson had jumped

So what you said , rings true . It's very hard to start now. most likely because 1&2 are partly open and drawind in more fuel. and making the compression jump on that side

My hex bar rod is steel and the end bushings are now needle bearings. It very free and no lose motion.

I do have a new question. what size jets should a 2.0 with KB pistons, Jake's web cam and 1700heads be using?

These carbs have 52 jets on the air idle circut.

And what would be the ideal float settings.
I want to check every thing.

This thing made me such a mess yesterday . I just closed the door, and walked away. just to calm down. I really need this car up and running well.