Stubborn starting question...

BillGrissom said
I suggest you do more reading first, including those in this post, since I already mentioned you would need an electronic distributor for TrailBeast kit, which adds cost. Many people get the same ignition parts cheap off an 85-95 GM V-8 truck (I did) and there are posts explaining that. I think you should at least look at the $45 HEI distributor on ebay before deciding (and read the post about it here).

Thanks! I'll research more.

Since then static set the timing, replacing points & condenser, but she's running real rough; very rich. There was some heavy exhaust and the pavement blackened under the pipes.

I'm wondering if I had two problems at the same time; a problem carburetor and the timing went off, leading to the sudden failure. Given I have swapped out points, plugs, condenser, plug wires, distributor cap, coil, and checked the timing and found it holding near tap center, I'm leaning toward buying or rebuilding my carb.

I checked the fuel line and there was adequate pressure before and after the filter, so I think I'm down to a rebuild replacement? Sound about right?

Its a Carter #1781, two barrel for a 273.

Any suggestions on a replacement? I've been warned against the AutoZone model, for being unreliable out of the box, and I checked with Holly and they don't carry it anymore, even in rebuild.

Thanks!