hahaha...Don't we all Robert.
I tried moper's suggestion about the vacuum advance pod. The hex key would turn counter clockwise @ will but was apparently maxed out clockwise as it wouldn't turn in that direction at all.
I made 2, 4 and 6 turn adjustments counter clockwise, road tested it each time and there was no difference. the problem is still there.
I drafted a '70 Chevy Z-28 guy from up the street and asked him to drive it and he felt the pulse/surge also with a steady petal...so I'm not imagining things.
It looks as though I need to attack the jets and rods next.
Any other suggestions to try before I pull the carb off the car?
Mike