Well, theres one thing for certain, that 350 is exercising it's dual lungs a whole lot more than peacefully idling LOL. Edelbrock makes a carb tuneup kit with all the needed goodies plus destructions, I'll probably be looking at one plus some R44's. Meantime I'm going to see if a properly sealed intake improves it.

Re. our esteemed Dr's of ICEs. Unfortunately their collective opinion of the AFB clone is such that I'm afraid their recommended course of action would include a deep pond, a nice cool shady spot and a fishing pole in need of a sinker LOL.