help on tune up and carburetor issues

[im4darush]

Lots of things going on in this thread. Take a step back and go through everything step by step. That holley needs to be rebuilt. Buy a complete kit and go through it. If you cant, or don't have the desire, you can get a rebuilt qjet for under $200. As mentioned, your HEI needs 12 volts. If the resistor wire is still used, you are getting 9 volts. Don't assume the individual who installed the HEI used a new wire. Check it. Get a timing light and make sure you are where you need to be. 8 btdc is a good place to start. And make sure there are no vacuum leaks anywhere. Things look really old in those pics.