Ah yes well guys, I'm gonna put this project on hold for a bit anyway, as I have too many things on the go at the moment.
It wasn't to be used in any kind of RC project anyway, but a powered scooter, so the carb wouldn't have been a problem as it would have been the right way up the whole time.
Maybe later on I'll get back to this but for now it's on hold..
Thanks for the comments guys.