OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Victa Two Stroke Engines Leaking Tickler - G2 or G3 Carby??

Hi everyone, I am having a few issues with the carby on my 1968 New Utility with the 160cc engine.

I'm new to the world of Victa so would appreciate any advice.

The mower was running well but after a few hours of use would not start. I have confirmed it has a good spark (and new spark plug) so have assumed it is a fuel issue.

Anyway I removed the carby and found the float bowl gasket has deteriorated, so a new gasket is definitely required. The tickler is also leaking fuel out of the bleed hole? No amount of jiggling will stop the fuel flowing.

Some photo's attached for reference.

So my questions:

1. Is this a G2 or G3 carby? (The metal governor vain suggests G2 so I have read?)
2. All of the parts diagrams I have found online show a pin holding the float and needle in place - my float has no such pin. Does the float and needle look to be the correct version?
3. What is the correct part number for float and needle for this carby?
4. The tickler does has a (broken) rubber o-ring on the outside under the spring, however I can not understand how that would effect the tickler leaking from the bleed hole.
5. Is it possible that the leak is being caused by the old damage bowl gasket not sealing correctly?

Thanks all for any advice.