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1. Pull all the plugs, clean them with a wire brush and carb cleaner. Could buy new ones, that's not always needed. Start up see where you are.
Get the timing set, likely around 6-8 advance, remember to plug off vac advance when doing.. see how it runs.
If carb has not been rebuilt. Get a kit. The carburetor shop has great kits, don't skrimp on a kit. 1-573-392-7378 Jon Hardgrove is the owner. He only takes calls on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Engine can be operated even in a less than great state of being. One has to just recognize the signs when it needs attention, which can sometimes be more thatn we want...