Torn Diaphragm

[mc79]

Long story. I developed a mid-high speed surge/miss. Pulled the top off the carb and had a tear in the diaphragm. Tried to patch it with a little dab of blue atv. Top end and mid range are pretty good but now I have inconsistent idle to the point that the idle mixture screw can be closed all the way off and the motor will still idle. It is pulling fuel from some place. I have completely dissembled and cleaned the carb. blew all passages out, checked float, needle, and seat, and all looks good. Still way rich. The enricher seems to be working properly and always has. Until this episode this carb has worked perfectly. I guess my question is: can a torn diaphragm cause these idle/low speed symptoms? I am planning on replacing the diaphragm asap and would like to get all the parts I need all at once as it is all mail order. Thanks in advance.
P.S. I am running a low pressure elec. fuel pump and have for 500mi with no flooding issues.

[harrywr2]

Yep...if the diaphragm isn't supple then the needle don't drop right....giving you inconsistent idle.