Carb Suggestions

I will have to check the back of the manifold for the egr plate

If I have the plate, would an egr line run to this hole?

Yes, the carb does look clean as does the inside of the intake manifold

Get a picture of it. I am certain it has the EGR provision since it has that hole. Most of the time, they are plugged with small freeze plugs. If the holes are open, you'll want to measure them, get the appropriate size freeze plugs and install them. Otherwise, you'll have a nasty exhaust and vacuum leak. It's very easy to do.