Last time we had it apart we did that with the Q-tip, although we didn't use any toothpaste or other solvent. Everything in the carb seems cherry which is why it's so confusing. It's as though it doesn't get an even flow of gas, then it floods itself.

We didn't get a chance to look at it yesterday (weather was acting up) but I'll let you know what else we find. Any news on that stock float height (I really need a service manual)?