UPDATE!!!!
not only was there a pin hole but the fuel dot was bad and the mixture screw was way too far in. it'll run now but no more than half throttle and still bubbles in the feed line so it has to be the fuel dot ( i hope). anyway, i'm not going to take any chances and just replace the dot, lines and tank. that way i'll be starting fresh.

it's just wierd because i spent so much time breaking it in and it always pops right off and runs strong.

scotty