Starting a TQ rebuild - tips and tricks?

You should be good with that carb leave the factory jetting and rods. About the only thing you should need to do is adjust the secondary air valve to open as quickly as you can without a bog. First carefully remove the bowl so you do not break off the alignment pins on the bottom of the bowl. Second problem area is the primary jet inserts sometimes strip in the plastic. Third are the fuel wells, make sure they do not leak while you have the bowl separate. Then, just your basic rebuild. Take pictures and take your time.