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Need help diagnosing a motor that was given to me. I believe its a 1980 mercury 500 thunderbolt ignition. My buddy didn't have time to use it so gave it to me. All I know is wiring is new. Compression is good. Just did carbs and water pump. Motor starts easily and idles okay, but when you move...