Hey guys...
Thanks so much for incredible input. Much appreciated. You guys are awesome.
I removed the Rochester carb and discovered two hairline cracks in the casing. I purchased a fully rebuilt Carter YF from a reputable shop not to far from me. I cleaned up the throttle, replaced all the seals, and installed it. Once the bowl filled, it fired right up. No leaks and it runs smoother than it did previously. So far, so good. It was a manual choke, BTW.
