Apparently SUs like to have "oil" in their reservoirs in order to run "right". Who would have known that... I just got back from a little jaunt around the city and the car seems pretty happy with all its new parts and some oil in its carbs. When I opened them up the piston was almost completely dry.
I wouldn't say it runs perfect but it seems pretty damn happy.
Now I'm not sure if I want to run the SUs or the special surprise I bought for it that should be arriving in the mail today?