My 340 is running hot I think.. I need a sanity check.

Good point in the heat into the fuel lines.

Here is a 1/4" carb heat shield; cooled my son's carb way down.
Holley 108-51, Holley Insulating Carb Gasket Heat Shield | Holley
Thank you! I'll look into it. I figure it wouldn't hurt to put it on in combination with the other recommendations.