Santa came early and I have my carb parts.
One think I did different this assembly was install the needle jet through the passage, helps to follow the service manual. Before I installed it through the carb mouth. Hoping that's the smoking gun.
Question does the plunger look correct to you? Should the plunger end of the choke have that space?
Slide is smooth and snaps back and I can see the plunger seal the hole under the diaphragm.
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