Keeping it alive

OK so that wasn't the problem. As a matter of fact it runs worse. This morning took forever to start so back to the drawing board and reinstall spring until I order a new one.

How about some good advise please, I was frustrated so I was messing with the carb and decided to listen real close to the valve cover. I heard a tick. Not just 1 but evenly like every few seconds at idle. I think I will have to pull the cover and gap the tappets-valves I will look on the site for info if anyone can help I'd appreciate.

Thanks