Beyond Frustrated - Wont start/stay running

BALAST RESISTOR DWELL.. WIRE COIL TO DISTRIBUTOR. GROUND ON RELAY. P.S. QUIK QUES. DOES THE BOWL VENT ON A HOLLEY1920 NEED TO GO 2 CANISTOR OR CAN I PLUG.CARB . IS OFF &ON AS FAR AS PERFORMANCE GOES?
Bowl vent to canister or leave open to atmosphere. Do not plug.