yes they can be finicky (but we are the complaint/fixit dept so we get all the problems) but you have it & I'd kit it & (highly) likely you will be fine. the black phenolic bowls have warped on a few of em. make sure your choke is working correct (flooding is a frequent complaint). it is one of the finest OE carbs out there & compares to the rochester quadrajet as far as metering systems. You may need to richen (drill out) the jets.