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ITS WORKING !!!!

    No leaks as of yet. Used it Friday morning with no more leaking. I believe the solution was loosening of the retaining spring that holds the needle to the float lever. This ( again I believe) alowed the needle to better center its self when moving up into the seat. If this is not the case then I'm at a loss to any other reason. But its working so I'll leave it at that !

Thanks for all those that did come back with helpful comments.

Raymond

 Niper

        Sounds like good advice. I've seen before much of the same, even where snow throwers that sit for long periods accumulate sediment in the line then cause this scenario but when I acquired this I HAD TO replaced the line as it leaked fuel half way through the first winter( 06) and ignited into a rather frightening scenario. This engine is an 1983 model. So the line is new and at the time I also removed and cleaned out the tank. I have not since my last notation been able to work on it so I will report my results then. Supposed to snow tomorrow so tonight will be a do or die retry.

Raymond

Thats the plan for tonight Mac. Remove the float and needle from the tiller and swap them out.

    I did a glass test with the float to see how far and at what level the float would have to rise before the seal was active and it ( the gas)was pretty much level with the top of the float at that point. I did that with one of them, Not both. Still baffled as to why it won't float in the bowl but I know its going to be a real simple, in my face solution.

Raymond

  I don't have the original float as it had a hole in it and was flooded with fuel. But I did match it up with the new floats as well as the needle and seat. I thought there might have been some side play to cause it to hang but no where enough to bind against the bowl or center casting. Although the needles are the same diameter I did notice a lot of sloppy play that might cause it to bind but in my attemps to cause it it wouldn't

Raymond

Glad to see all the responses and might add, surprised to see them so quickly. Thanks to all who have responded. Anyway, When I purchased the float and needle/seat kit I bought two as I have three other machines with the same kits.(Just in case). I tried both sets. Both needles do not contain the neoprene tips. I have those as well but they do not fit.
From an earlier mention regarding the atmospheric vent, on closer inspection I did find it and it was gummed up, probably from my excessive handling. I cleaned it out but that didn't work either. I reinstalled the carb and at first it looked like it worked but upon pressing the primer bulb it began its grueling flow out the intake.
I'm calling it a night and a few other things as well. Tomorrow is another day.

Thanks again

Raymond