Thanks for your response. I have to admit I am slightly intimidated to work on the thing. I have limited experience and if I do something stupid I probably can't afford to fix it. If I can't find a reputable shop, I will dig in myself. I don't have much in the way of automotive tools so I will need to invest in some.

I believe that both issues have existed for some time. The engine sure doesn't seem to have power that it should. I think it has been running rich for a while. My dad and I worked on it together quite a few years ago and it has been sitting since then.

Thanks