OK, so the swishing and tilting test has passed.  no leaks at the bowl gasket.  although fuel does run down to the air intake end inside the carby body and a little bit is noticeable towards the engine end as well.
I'm not happy with the length of the fuel line, I want another 10mm so that it completely covers the barb fittings, there's a small leak at the fuel tap as the hose dose not go all the way on.
Looks like this is what I will need   
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/index.p...p;cPath=193_195_307&products_id=2336  I have a couple of hose clamps that use screws and nuts.  I noticed in the store that the B&S ones are just spring clamps, what is the best to use?
I'll wait until I have the fuel line sorted out before progressing any further, last thing I need is for the fuel line to come off and then have a flame roasted mower   
