Stupid Distributor Questions

I've been following along this discussion, and there are a lot of good suggestions.

When you cover the carb with your hand, and block all air going in, it should stall. I'll go check this in my dart, but if it stays running could that indicate a vacuum leak? Carb gasket?

Thats what I've been saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND GEORGE YOU TOLD ME IT DIES, BUT THEN A COUPLE OF POSTS BACK YOU SAY IT JUST LOWERS RPM!
NOW I LOOK AT YOUR PLUGS ALONG WITH YOUR LAST STATEMENT AND SEE THAT YOU PROBABLY HAVE A BAD VACUUM LEAK ON 4 THROUGH 8.

AND YOUR RUNNING 87 GUTTER WATER??
DUDER COME ON?????????? [not pissed, just stunned]