edelbrock carburetor flooding like crazy....

If you have a newer carb, the only part you might need is the main gasket.
Usually, you can get the top off without damaging it.

One trick I do before assembling is use a thin layer, and i mean thin layer,of chapstick on top of the gasket. Avoid any holes or ports.Then put the top back on. The next time you take the top off, it comes off without tearing the gasket.