This is really important to try before you start tearing into the carb! These old beauties run off the LOW speed jet until about 75% throttle movement. If yours is idling well, that's a good indication.
Are you certain it is "bent out of shape"? Looks like the picture of P/N 0311265 at the link below. Good luck with that great old motor!
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0311265
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