Hey Guys...we are making progress now. Brian...you were right...the throttle plate was installed backwards. I have reversed it.
Ralph...following some of your other tips, I blew into the fuel inlet and the needle held tight...no leak.
Next...should there be a gasket both on the carb/block interface...and on the block/motor interface...? or just one...wich one?
I'll go check to see if the pulse hole and gasket are lined up....there is an arc in the block for the pulse to travel...I'll have to try and see if it leads to the proper hole in the carb. I think now my only problem will be getting it to suck gas from the tank...without spinning it for a minute with an electric starter.
Thanks for the tips...more to follow soon.
Jim