[Korbin33]

I timed my motor to 6 degrees btc like ford told me too. Sounds smooth but i can't keep it idleing unless i have the rpm up above 1200. I've checked vaccum lines and all seems good. Any help on this matter would be great. Thanks

[Print Dad]

Hello Korbin33,
Start with the easy simple things first.
1. - Check the fuel filter. (Attached to the carb if stock if not what type carb
2. - Check the air cleaner
3. - Check the PVC valve. In valve cover (take out and shake it you should feel the rattle.
4. - It does sound like perhaps a vac leak.
5. - Points (check dwell if you have a meter)
6. - is the choke fully open when warm. (This is the plate at the top of the carb opening)

Double check all the lines. Then you could take a can of starter fluid and lightly spray around base of carb and the vac lines. if the motor picks up...there is a leak

Start with the simple and post back Print Dad

[nigel]

Sounds like a vacuum leak or restricted air flow. Follow Print Dad's advice and also check the pcv port for carbon build up.