Gee, when you sanded the bowls down, did you do anything to the idle fuel pickup tube length? Maybe it is now hitting the bowl choking off the idle fuel? How about the main nozzle? I would recommend you replace the carb bowls. I found some for $20 each on the web.
Did you check the vapor separator cover gasket, float and inlet needle? Did you inspect the vapor pump?
Did you check the vapor separator cover gasket, float and inlet needle? Did you inspect the vapor pump?