Can't figure out why my 152 is running poorly

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Gerk

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Ok, ive changed the plugs, timed the engine, replaced the points and condenser; everything looks good. The Scout starts up immediately and runs great......until..... I start driving.
It just loses all power. When I start downhill, all seems great. When I start up a tiny slope it starts to really bog down once the clutch is completely released.
Starting out, I can actually burn the tires
it almost sounds like tiny backfires. Very quiet ones. Could be a hole in the exhaust system somewhere also.
Could it be the carb - 1904?
Please help.. I want to get this thing on the road before summer is completely over.
Thank you all for any help
 
Pull off the fuel line at the carb and place the end in a can. Crank the engine over for a bit and see how much fuel you get.
 
Yes I am up in tahoe
I am not too mechanically inclined, but how would I check that?
Would it make sence that when parked the engine idles great and revs up good as well; however once under load it bogs down.
Ive pulled the carb and the mouth and throat was pretty black and just wiped off. Could there be something there.
 
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