Thanks guys for the tips.

Just to cover all the bases on this ... on a web search I came across a posting (I think on a Ford site ) that talked about how if the carb bowls go dry, it might mean the gas is dripping into the engine internally from the carb?? Which could cause great damage to the motor.

Is there any way to eliminate this possibilty? Have you guys ever heard of a carb doing that and how would you be able to tell if it's happening?

Thanks a lot !

--Stan