Still hesitating
So I guess I can call it fixed:
Tried every jet and rod combo that edelbrock suggests for the 1406... non worked. Decided to try the .101 jet and my smallest rod .037 and viola!
Conclusion: I need a bigger carb... this little guy just isnt doing it. I'm assuming this is as big as this carb can go... maybe the AVS 2 ( being a 750) will work better. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along this journey of headache and pain. Yall rock!
Edit: apparently the .101 & .037 setting is a 1405 setup.