72 rude model#50273c new water pump,stat and pop off valve,coils,head gasket,rectifier,fuel pump,plugs,all hoses and clamps.compression 142 top,144 bottom.idles on muffs fine ,put in water and it tries to refuse to idle,runs strong once you get it going.hard start at times after you shut it off but will start.will foul 1 plug when you go out but not the same one every time.checked the low speed adjustment as per the 72 rude manual says to start out with 5/8 of turn@3500 rpmand find the sweet spot.Ive checked Joes post using the search and what do you suggest the way it should be done?also pulled carbs and are soaking them now,found alot of fuel in the air box went ahead and pulled the intake to check the leaf valves,using a flash lite found several leafs not sealing. could this be a factor for not wanting to idle? if so where can i order new leafs and gaskets? no dealers close by and diesel 4.00 a gallon.... you know my point. any help for an old idiot is greatly appreciated!!! sorry for being so long winded but ive done alot tothis old tub so far and didnt know if related 