Fuel line collapseosis. Is that a word ? it is now.. Right at that grommet thru the tank. Following your prompt, gave me new determination... didn't make sense at first, till I got pissed and yanked it out. That old grommet and line through it needed a stint. That grommet was in there but less than happy.. Immediately pulled some of the " in the tank hose " up to the carb, connected it. With a new coil and "better hose" took it outside to test.. It fired about 6 pulls later.. clicked off the choke and wham it took off.. Ran like a scared whore... Shut it off and danced all the way back to the bench.. I will wait for the new hose w/ grommet and filter to show in the mail and install before complete assembly. Not sure if I will do the carb now or later..... Love you guys, (no kissin).
