Hey Denny, that linkage picture you posted raises another question for me. Is there a "spacer block" between the intake manifold and the base of the carburetor? Looks like you have a metal one there that is about 3/8" thick. On mine the PO installed a bunch of what looks to be cork spacers. Is this spacer an available item? The guy who I bought the restored Carter unit is just supplying a gasket for beneath the carb.