[crm318]

i just installed a a quadrajet that i just rebuilt and im having an extremely rich condition, the truck ran fine in town and then i took it for a 30 mile highway drive which was also good. when i got off the highway and into town, i noticed that the truck began to bog and smoke a bit at idle, it was ok if i kept the rpms up. i disassembled it and everything checked out. there was also no debris in the bowl or needle/seat area. i bent the float to lower it and put everything back together. it still has the same symptoms. i did notice that the little tiny clip for the needle to hang on the float was missing. is that a big deal? i have heard of many guys running without them. what other things could cause this flooding?