Fuel Going From the Carb to the Valve Covers

[gulffishin]

Alright guys, I need some help here.
I rebuilt my carb about a month ago (Edelbrock performer 600cfm)and my truck ran good for about a week. Then the carb started getting trash in it causing it to sputter and die if I didn't keep the gas down. So, I took the top off the carb and noticed the gasket between the top and bottom of the carb was torn in the center where the rod for the air cleaner goes. I figured the trash was probably coming from the pieces of the torn gasket, so I sprayed everything good with carb cleaner and blew carb cleaner through the jets and put it back together.

I started it and it cranked right up, but then died after about 15 seconds.It not restart and I smelt gas so I assumed it was flooded. I left it alone for a few days and tried again today without the air cleaner on. It did the same thing-started then died and flooded. When I looked under the hood I saw gas all over the intake, and drivers side valve cover-opposite the fuel line side.

What could be going on? Think it's the torn gasket or something else?
I don't really want to buy another $50 carb kit just for the gasket if I dont have to.

thanks for your help