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Just want to review and make sure I have it right…You said that you put another carb on and it runs the same, put that carb back on the original engine and it runs fine, do I have it right? Then you substituted another tank and nothing improved, correct? I am assuming you did not use the rubber hose from the problem engine. If I have everything correct, then you seem to have eliminated the carb/tank/line by using pieces from another engine….I am assuming your fuel/oil supply is fresh and water isn’t an issue…
The reeds are easy enough to inspect with the carb off, just remove the one remaining screw, try not to damage the gaskets, some of them are NLA. The compression readings seem normal, does it appear that the powerhead has been apart before? Any signs of water on the plugs after it quits?