but open it up and see if there's a rat nest inside or something

Lol ,I did and its a new K+N element. I havent confirmed WOT and adjusted the throttle stop yet ,I dont have my helper,they were" like,totally bored "with it years ago and I cant trick them into coming near the garage without an expensive shopping trip.It seemed to wake up without the air cleaner on but maybe it was just the sound was better.Im going to check out a few more things today. S

UPDATE:checked battery voltage 13-14v! OK. installed 145 jets MUCH better ,checked WOT and was only getting .75 throttle BETTER STILL! another issue is alignment of linkage the left carb reaches WOT about 5mm before the left.I think once I sort these things out I will be good to GO!! Thanks all Steve