X2. I have found all the early 1500s I have worked on to have weak accel pumps, even though they did not 'look' bad when removed.
Also, as Newday said, do a search and you will find info on the 88's carb. issues and how to solve them. I have one that is detailed on my 'fix', but not on how to R/R the carb.s as there are enough of those already.
No, checking the vac. lines is not hard once the carb.s are out.
Bill