Ho Return Rider,

This is why I like the plastic carbies in later models, it's hard to put a foot wrong. The metal ones are highly seem super sensitive in comparison. One thing out of sorts and they don't want to run.

I had a similar problem where it would only run with the snorkel off the G3 carby. I didn't bother and just pulled out another mower.

Ahh, if only victa had kept producing the thumblatch catcher series, they would be in better shape today!