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Originally Posted by JSeery
IMO you need to pull the carb and send it to one of the rebuilders here on the Barn and have it checked out/setup. Running a engine with a very rich mixture and lead to premature ware on the cylinder walls and rings. A carb fix is way cheaper and easier than a rebuild. The early repo carbs have known fuel leakage issues. In fact, it is my understanding that the really early ones can not be repaired (for a reasonable price) and you are better off with a new/rebuilt one.
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Although rebuilding is a good idea (if needed), that is not going to resolve any jetting issues which may be the only problem.