I'm spent... need some ignition advise.

sounds like a vacuum leak?? Maybe around carb base gasket? Check on back of carb for the big hole and make sure its sealed good. Also look down carb when at idle and see if your not dripping fuel down primaries while its running. Mine did that. Had to take back apart and use air pressure to "hit" every nozzle, tube. whatever. Blew something out because it works great now. Didn't need a rebuild gasket kit either- just becareful with your gaskets when tearing down again.