Tks for the response!
Engine runs fine, so if carbs are rich shouldn't that show up in idle
or rev? Carbs were redone a few years ago, but don't know if gas line
connection was replaced.
Am I correct in assuming that if it was gas line connector would
notice in the pumping?
Measured linkage movement with caliper - before & after taking apart.
Having not worked on this problem before, & wonder if cam is worn &
may slip again.

On Wed, 18 May 2005 20:39:58 GMT, "tony thomas"
wrote:

If the carbs are leaking gas - you would be able to see gas around them and
below them in the cowl pan.
Chances are it is either from setting all winter will go away on next use.
If not - carbs are rich and flooding engine.
Your saying the linkage works fine now? If so - problem fixed. If not -
check to make sure you don't have a broken cable. Disconnect cable at motor
and verify it extends/retracts full amount. Verify you can manually move
the linkage to full throttle w/ the cable disconnected.