My last nickel just got spent on an unexpected 235 rebuild, but thank you for obligating my hard earn cash to perpetuate one of your vices, vicariously through me. I'm always here to help.

OP, Check to make sure that the small hole in the carburetor base lines up with the hole in the gasket.

1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission