[shallomac]

I am all to familiar with what your going through, just finished my engine, had pretty much the same issues. It is a very simple engine, When I did mine I started with all the simple, low cost items first. End results was points and condenser were shot. But during all the trouble shooting I replaced all the wiring, replaced all the fuel lines, new filter, soldered new diode for the starter cut off box which is located under the regulator,new plug and wire. Now she runs like new. I found it a heck of alot easier to pull the motor to work on it.