Help a NOOB - A continuing saga

[ncpetersc]

Working on getting pics off my phone.

In the meantime. Disconnected the choke in case it caused the sudden difference, but that did not help. Still was barely running.

Took more cranking than it should too, and noticed gas seeping from carb again. Only thing I can think is needle not closing again. Tried to squirt some carb cleaner into the inlet like I have in the past, changed the filter while in there. Waited a few hours, and still would not start. Gas seeping again.

When the filter dried out, I tapped it on the ground and some brownish powder came out.

I'm thinking fuel tank corrosion now?

I see new tanks for about $170. Hopefully this isn't too bad to replace.

Anyway, pics to follow. If there is something in particular not shown, let me know and I'll get a pic of it.

Thanks guys!

[ncpetersc]

Okay, first set of pics. Probably a little close up, but wanted to show distributor to answer earlier question.

The plugs I replaced this weekend: