[HSSS427]

Well, here's what happened:
1. The car started - didn't want to idle and I ended up with the idle adjustment screw all the way in just to keep in running. Noted that the old throttle plate did have the holes drilled in the throttle plate so thinking I'll have to do that on this one as well.

2. I adjusted the secondary idle screw in a bit, and ended up with them being about 1 1/4 out. Had the primaries all screwed up with the passenger side being 1/2 turn out, and driver side 1 turn out. Basically ran out of time to spend adjusting as I had to meet WWW and her flying monkees at the pizza place.

3. Regardless of the above, I was determined to drive up to the pizza joint - which is just in front of the neighborhood about 1/2 mile away. Car did not want to respond at low speeds at all and had lots of hesitation so I was jumping all over the place just trying to cruise out in first.

4. Got back and noticed some fuel had leaked into the turkey pan in front - I think from a loose fuel inlet connection, but will check the bottom of the front bowl.

5. I'm optimistic that I've just got some adjusting to do and maybe the throttle plate holes. Any suggestions on doing this without having to remove the shaft and disassemble the plates? I understand that is a pain.

6. Going to take the carb back off the car. Will report back on how much of the transfer slot is uncovered as it sits and see if I can pinpoint the leak. Will re-read your messages again for clues and dig into the Mike Urich Holley Carb handbook.

I sense that all the answers are within your brains!!! Keep the advice coming.....
Thanks!
Scott