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I would do the same, but be aware, the shaft screws are usually staked to prevent them from backing out and falling into the motor if they were to vibrate loose (and should be restaked upon reassembly). You may need to file the end of them to prevent them from breaking off in the shaft (major...
You did mention this, which usually requires disassembly of carb. There are plastic bushings that fit around some throttle shafts that may have gotten misplaced or forgotten which may be causing the sloppiness you have. (just thinking out loud, no judgement intended).
Not if the throttle shaft/hole isn't worn out (unlikely on a newer carb, especially on secondary). Some clearance is necessary to prevent the throttle shaft sticking with normal thermal expansion.
There is no fuel standing around the throttle shafts, do you have a good inline filter, or the brass filters in the bowls? If it is leaking, it's because the rear bowl is overflowing, float level too high, or most likely, something caught between the needle and seat. Shut the engine off, remove...
I've thought about doing this for some time on both my cars. Though I may install a "hot with key on" switch that would activate at WOT to also supplement the mechanical pump uhh....at WOT.