ok, so i found a small vacuum leak and got it fixed, it was my fault anyways but no more surging.
the major problem is that there is still NO power, like barely breaks 20 mph. it feels like the motor is in limp mode. at idle in park the motor will rev quick and smooth like it should, but as soon as you put it in gear and there is a load on the motor you get nada. I need to get this motor going asap for a big wheelin trip on memorial weekend!!!!
i also had to take apart the throttle pivot to make a custom linkage. is there any way i could have put this back together wrong and even though i am able to attain full throw of the throttle, maybe im not engaging something that would cause the motor to not be getting full throttle?