1970 2-bbl Carter rebuild tips / things to watch or check for a first timer.

I'll soak it before rebuilding, blow dry passages & all.

I just pulled the top off, no fuel in the floats.

There is some black gunk in the bottom though.

35K miles or so, carb still has the aluminum part number tag that matches the broadcast sheet code, it is very possible it has never been apart for cleaning before.