carb leaks
thanks ts1955 when you say venturis i think that means what i call the boosters(4 round rings in center of carb bores. they were definitely pouring out gas while engine was idling. i will replace the needle and seatds and replace the accelerator pump diaphrams and readjust floats and then start the check process all over again as you suggest. i really think this will solve the problem. i will check the pressure and pressure regulator thanks art