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OK…I took the carb back apart. It has packing in it but I put 1 extra (total 3) in each needle. I replaced the float ( just cuz I had a new one on the shelf) I don’t think the old one was bad so I’m going to save it. I also blew compressed air through all the holes. I made sure the vent hole was clear. I put it back together and ran the motor. I am attaching a video. Basically, it starts right up. It runs rough and as I turn the high speed needle in the motor starts to smooth out and pick up speed. Just as it smooths out nicely, it will buck and kick and dies out (approx 1 min in the video). It idles ok but the low speed needle is about 2 turns out
Maybe I just need to get it out on the lake and run it!! What do you think?