Got the carbs rebuilt (well, floats,needles, etc.) and reinstalled them.

Replaced the temp sensors and t-stat, the odd part is the difference between the new and old thermostats.

The new ones had no flow thru or bypass where the old ones were easy to permit cooler water to run right by them.

Gonna try it out in the AM and see if I can adjust the idle and timing in the water.
Oh and coating the 48 (no exaggeration) bolts with antiseize was as much fun as removing cactus needles.

Some leftover photo's.