Well this sounds like the first thing to check! Thanks guys! I'm going to reveal my ignorance and let everybody know I had no idea what an accelerator pump was. I found a pretty sweet video that explained it to me, saving you guys the time.

AUTO REPAIR: Accelerator Pump - Diagnosis & Replacement (Cars & Motorcycles)

So it sounds like for an edelbrock, I'm stuck purchasing the rebuild kit for about $55 (around here anyway). I will certainly do the troubleshooting you recommended before spending the dough (check for a squirt when hitting the throttle), hopefully tonight. If anybody knows of any great guides to rebuilding an edelbrock(1411), other than the one available at edelbrock.com; I'd love to be pointed in the right direction.

I'm really enjoying the education I'm getting here. Thanks again! i've got another issue I'm going to post in another thread (looking for the drainholes in the bed of the truck).