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Don't assume the carbs have problems and air leaks.
You have to check the basics first.
I looked at your earlier pictures today and the engine may have been modified.
It has aftermarket cyl. head studs and extra studs added. which is good.
I have the same carb kit as Dixie suggested but my go to tool is Uni Syn.
I had it for my motorcycles and just used it in my British cars.
You will want the small jet adjuster wrench.
Make sure the intake manifold is tight as many have suggested.
The heat shield between the carburetors and manifold are prone to cracking. (no rubber parts)
Another cool tuning tool is a color tune. You can learn a lot from it.
Do the basics first. Compression Test, Ignition, valve adj. carbs last.
The car should idle smoothly, if the idle seems to hunt you may have an air/vacum leak problem
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