Running rich!

[TKlauber]

I went to Summit and ordered the pump which is backordered till Jan. 3 2022 so I have some time before it arrives. Winter is soon to hit here in SC so I will not be outside as much. I looked at NAPA and their main pump is not available for now. There is an Edelbrock that would work I guess but it is pricey and I will just wait on the Summit Carter.
I will look into the fast kit if no luck with the new pump. I replaced the O ring and lubed it with Vaseline (I saw that trick on a You Tube video also). I have an extra Power Valve and may replace it. I will need to change the oil and oil filter. Maybe replace the coil. It has a Unilite distributor that seems OK. I replaced the cap and rotor (been 24 years) and now I have usable spares.
I could tinker with the float level and bring it down in increments but I am 1 - 2 threads from where the top of the needle seat is even with the carb top and the nut slot is above the seat. I could go back to a thinner washer below the 5/8" nut. The floats are plastic and not leaking. I could bend the tang on the float hanger that engages the needle but I'm not wild about that idea for now. There is just too much fuel flowing out of that carb. and it is not good for the cylinders. I keep a fire extinguisher handy.