ORIGINAL: green river rc
Then I can't do it then...I don't drink beer, taste like to horse pi$$ to me. How about Dr. Pepper?

Well, I like beer...never tried the other.
Dr. Pepper cans can be used as an alternate.
In desperation, you can order extra head shims from online retailers (like Tower), or perhaps through your LHS (PN23364000 - head gasket + backplate gasket).
You can also get a CL venturi (PN23312000), nozzle for remote needle (PN21381980).
The part numbers are from the OS exploded view in the owner's manual. Additionally, you can probably use the FP needle assembly if you do not like the remote needle. Someone else can verify that. The only LA I have is the .15 LA-S.
Good luck with your modifications.
George