FI assistance, High idle Options

[watsonrx13]

OK, I have finally gotten my second project car running.... The first time since I've owned the car (purchased 2 1/2 years ago)... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Anyway, I've done the following to the '74 2.0l engine:

New:
Spark plugs and wires
Distributor cap
Points and condensor
Vacuum and fuel hoses
Intake runner boots

Other:
Tested and rebuilt fuel injectors and new seals
Timed the engine
Adjusted the valves

I hooked all vacuum hoses, per AA's diagram. When I started it, it ran at 3000 rpm. I disconnected the AAR and plugged the hoses. I've gotten it down to 1500 rpm, but it was 'hunting'. I soaked the AAR valve overnight and washed out the PCV with carb cleaner. I hooked both back up, but it ran at 3000 rpm again.

So my questions are:

1. How do I test the AAR valve to verify it's working?
1a. If I remove it permanently, do I just plug the line to the CSV and wrap the electrical wire (the plastic plug is missing)?
2. I've ordered the TB gasket, do I need to remove the runners before I remove the TB/base?
3. After I remove the TB/base and check for pin holes, anything else to check?
4. Any other suggestions?
4a. BTW, I tried spraying carb cleaner around the TB, injectors, runners, but didn't hear any difference in the engine sound.

Also, I researched this subject and found Jack's (championgt1) posting, but there was no resolution, at least in that thread...

-- Rob