I hate buying ne parts to fix a problem when those parts were not the problem. But let me add this IF we want a dependable car to actuallly drive somewhere, there are parts that must be in good condition and working well. Does not mean they have to be NEW but working well. example: The carb does not have to be new, just working well, if carb is the problem, either lern to clean and rebuild it or build it or buy new. The new sometimes now days is not GOOD! Always nice to start with some new parts, like a ballast resistor ( always have a spare), coil does not have to be new, just HOT!, a dist. that works properly etc.
Like said, NO ONE is born with this knowledge, we all have to learn and most of us keep on learning every day. One good thing is that this site is packed full of knowlegable people and they will share and help anyone that cries out for some help. It is all fun and when you do fix a even a small problem or learn even a small new skill, it really makes you feel good does it not!?? Just think how good you feel when you do something really large!
