After my last failed attempt I reviewed the entire motor with a flash light and “fine tooth comb. I discovered fuel running out from behind the carb. I cleaned up the fuel and tried to restart and more fuel is leaking again. Makes me think about your comment of excessive air getting into the crankcase. If fuel is getting out, then I know air is getting in. I’ll replace the carb gasket tonight with some thicker material to get a better seal and try again. The choke is functioning normally, however; it floods immediately if I choke it. If all else fails, I plan to drive down to the Houston chapter meet in October. I’m in the DFW area. Is the Tejas chapter still active?
