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Probably seals/gaskets at Carburetor.

Don't drive it till you fix it and do oil change. JMO but Fuel will quickly break down viscosity wear engine parts out in a hurry.

I always start with the Basics. A good tune up first. Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Points, PCV, Filters, Maybe Wires. All the stuff that you're supposed to do as maintenance. Then talk about pulling the Head off. JM2C

That's how it's supposed to be done.

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There's a lot of things that could cause this. Carburetor, Basic tune up stuff. My gut feeling is Mechanical advance problem in distributor. If it was mine, I would start with a carburettor rebuild. Kit's are cheap. You could also pull the plugs and see how they look. Post pictures of the Plugs...

You could throw some Premium in and create your own custom blend. See if it helps but I don't think so. Didn't you say the problem really started with the new Cable install? Is it binding or sticking? If you can't find any vacuum leaks then It definitely sounds like a carb rebuild issue. Get a...

Good advice above. Get to know your Mopar and learn how to fix it. Don't be too hard on the previous "technician" who worked on it. Unfortunately It's Trial & Error sometimes even for the best of the best Mechanics. I learn something new every day and different causes produce the same symptoms...

+1 and keep track of the position of each push rod. Cylinder position and also top & bottom. Not sure on the torque spec. on the Rocker shaft

Have no fear. It really is pretty easy.

+1 on accelerator pump issue.

I'm not positive but....I think you should torque in steps. In other words as you follow the numbers in the sequence, Don't go to "Full" torque the first time. I have always run through the sequence 3 or 4 times and then went to full torque.. This is how I always have & will do it whether it...

sounds like they leaned out the carby to pass the smog test. Probably just needs to be richened back up. But yes pump several times then hold about 1/4 throttle to start.

Why are they smogging an antique??

+1. don't flush it +1. Full hot. This will get all the crap suspended in the oil so it will come out.

This is why I guessed at the exhaust restrictions because that's what was changed "right" before the problem showed up. Could also be a coincidence and be the clutch like everyone's saying.

I'm guessing the problem is being caused by restricted air flow due to the new Cat. It's a pain but can you put a test pipe in or the old cat if it was "Gutted". Is Nevada real strict with emissions? Here in NC we don't even have to do inspections on antiques.