[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1843103/anchors_1843309/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#1843309]William Robinson advice[/link]
Thanks guys,
Above is a link from William Robinson that I think may have solved the problem. I didn't mention that I had the engine apart in this thread because I wanted a variety of answers to choose from.
I moved the sleeve slightly (only a bit) and reset the low end needle to exactly 1 1/5 turns from open and it SEEMS to be ok.
I taxied up and down the driveway, it didn't die or backfire. I just hope it don't change its mind when it gets on the runway this weekend.
Thanks guys!