318 2bbl won't idle without choke

Aj I don’t disagree with you at all. I’m just stating what I’ve done. I’m not recommending anything. But I hesitate to make any real suggestions because I can’t put my own eyes on this engine. Who knows it may last another 10 years with new chain and some valve seals. On the flip side it may last a week. But I would try because it leaves him in no worse situation than he is currently in.