I had search and read many threads looking for an answer to this issue and i did read about people having a similar issue. But i was thinking that perhaps mine was different. The reason i was thinking this this was different is because the engine RPMs fall when this happens. Meaning, i hammer the throttle, it starts to move and then the engine dies down to nothing. All this happens while the carb is fully open. Now, i was under the impression that if the linkages were broken/loose the motor would be turning unimpeded. i.e. no force stopping it. Is this wrong? I am double checking all the screws now.

Thanks for the suggestion.