Pulling V.A at idle

I agree, if Yer gonna go in, do it all, correctly, the first time!
It's a stock carb... not sure if it was a China holley. 12 years old, maybe 13.. possibly incorrect from Factory? And No Sir, the Secondary T slots are " up in the hole" definitely not "right there"!
Ok, then hold a light on the top side as you as you adjust the secondaries open so you can see the crack when they open. Like I said, just a little.