Your problem is easier. Past 2.5 to 3.0 turns out...you're past the adjustment range.
Put the next size smaller pilot in. Start at 1.5 turns out.
If it has 25 pilots in there, you have another problem. electrical or otherwise.
You have the carbs bowls on the right carbs, slides in the right carbs and choke tube connecting them?
You should also clean the bejesus out of your pilot circuit. I'm talking a speaker wire in there to get any dirt, etc. Carb/brake cleaner and compressed air.
Not to be a jerk, but probably a good idea to start your own thread after this.
I understand you are having similar problems. However, it will be easy for anyone trying to help either of you get confused to who is getting what advice, etc. Again, not trying to sound like a jerk...just trying to help you both out and not get anyone confused, namely....myself. LOL.