Well I sprayed carb cleaner all around the intake and carb base plate and did not stall the RPM any....so I'm assuming no leak in those areas.
The damper is an ATI Super Damper. Dont have access to another carb to test....might check around.
A good friend of mine who is a mechanic is stopping by tonight....see what he thinks. I think I will have him check the timing and we will set up the vacuum gage and try to get a reading as we adjust below 1800 RPM.
Still could be the power valve in the carb....so trying to figure out how to test that without just taking it out and inspecting.