Thanks again all.

I realized that I needed to tighten the intake manifold and like I said... I was able to get an 1/8th or more of a turn at each of them.

I then adjusted the idle...like I was adjusting Eric Clapton's Fender Strat.
I mean I was down to 1/8th of turns back and forth. Finally found the right idle for mine. Right around 400 RPM before it would shut off without dieseling.

Note: Once I replaced the air cleaner; I needed to adjust it down again. Not much but needed another 1/4th of a turn.

Yee-freakin-haw!!

Took it over to neighbor/mechanic...he thought it was running a little "off" . It was loping at such a low RPM when idling. He adjusted the mixture screw and it is absolutely purring like a kitten.

Runs better than it ever has.

Bottom line... it certainly didn't hurt to have the carb reubuilt ( Guaranteed Carburetors ). Although it likely wasn't necessary. It needed the tune up and some attention.

She's running sa-weet. Just in time for tailgate parties and some late summer paddle boarding. Maybe a redfish or two would be in order.

Thanks again to all that responded! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />