great detail Ty. Look forward following the diagnostics. I did give the float a shake to listen for any petrol within, and a good clean with brush.
Couldn't see and governor clips in the store. Only hit for me was in England - does that sound right? Great definition diagram though on the English site: [http://www.casterbridgegardenmachinery.co.uk/victaspares_allycarb.asp ] might be a good inclusion to the parts list?
Should I email you my postal details, and talk about payment?
Is there any problem running without the cowling, just to test fuel in exhaust issue? Note confidence re starter assembly! Though yes I have got the info from the parts and manuals section.