Well, vacuum leak seems to be the consensus, even Tait said the same thing right off the back.
Have the Amal intake rubber and it seems sound, no cracks. I tightened it down pretty good. And I double checked the intake hole for the PAV system which I had previously removed. No leak there.
It is running a better but I'll check the intake valve today and see what's what.
Thanks, guys, I'll report when I find the problem. Meanwhile I'm going for a ride on this beautiful sunny day in Tidewater.
Tom