Okay guys,
Because of my lack of faith in my ability to rebuild this carb. properly, I was able to purchase a new carb at a relatively good price.I took off the old carb.,mounted the new one and WOW!!! this engine is a dream with the new carb. There is no spitting,or dripping. I'm still working on getting the needles right but so far,it is almost like a new engine.I am dissappointed about one thing though. Because the carb was bought from a small engine shop and not DA, the fuel inlet nipple is pointed forward and is a smooth brass nipple instead of the barbed one. No big deal, I can live with it and just zip-tie the fuel line. At any rate, I am more anxious than ever to get this thing in the air. Thanks for the help.