Advice on ‘74 Duster

Sounds like your seller go the car as a trade from someone that botched the work. Stuff happens!!

I have boght many old Mar "drivers" that ran good and then they did not and it was the SB timing chain. Same deal with distribtors. And carbs. Life is a journey!!! Just enjoy its ride!!

What makes these old cars fun for me has always been the sense of accomplishment when I fixed something that I was not good at or was trying to learn how to do it.

One day this car will be 100% and then you will go out and find another one needing......................................