Tuning a Proform/Holley carb, what parts and tools?

Knuckleduster, I just noticed in the Ignition forum that you've already tried running the carb and you fouled the plugs. I assume this is idle and off idle, and if it is, controlling factors are:
1. Ignition timing. If the cam has a bunch of overlap, it will need more initial than factory.
2. Throttle position because the transfer slot is both a variable fuel restriction and an airbleed. So the primary side throttle needs to be set in the .020-.040" range as Urich describes in the book (its a sidebar). But don't rush to drill holes or file the throttle blade. Work the initial timing first.
3. Idle feed restrictions and placment. (submerged is more consistant, http://racingfuelsystems.myfunforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1425)
4. Idle Air Bleeds. (the combination of IFR and IAB will control when the idle circuit tapers off as the throttle opens)
5. Float level (this is a fine adjustment and also effects the other circuits)

As that Proform is a 4 corner idle, do not be surprised if you end up reducing the IFRs and/or having the idle mix screws only a little bit open. As long as the engine responds to turnng the idle mix screws either way, its fine. By doubling the idle circuits, its potentially doubling the fuel delivered. This can be real helpful dialing in engines that have low idle vacuum. But if the idle vacuum is somewhat decent, they'll need to be a bit more restricted.