New filter already installed. Fuel pressure check @ 3.5 psi. Backfire is out the carb. Brought home a leakdown tester from work but haven't had a chance to run the test yet. I plan to pull the jet valves tomorrow night and see what they look like before ordering the elimination kit.
I really want to thank you for your input thus far. This is the second 50 i've had in the last 15 years. Had an 84 Power Ram 5 -6 years ago that I shouldn't have sold.