RE: lacking power - prather funcruiser
agree with cheese,
because its not a modified engine, you could go to 6oz to a gallon but not less (I run 8oz).
87 Octane would be fine also unless it has ethanol in the fuel, than stick with 95.
and the "H" on the carb stands for High Speed Needle and the "L" is your Low Speed Needle.
Dan.