I appriciate the input.It sounds like the carb is the problem.being from mi. I have probably about 4 months to figure out to either fix or replace the carb. as far as building a motor to fit the carb I would love too.Ihave less than 4 k invested in this truck so far and have a budget to stay in.down the road I would like to tub it and put a blown big block in it.but at this time its just a dream (everyones got to have a dream)you folks seem to know your stuff