Well folks there you have it. Another instance where a "new" pump was no good. My old pump had a leak that was keeping it from getting enough vacuum. I replaced with the "new" one, but that one was even worse off. So I went back today, got a good pump and there you have it. Put that one on and wouldn't you know, plenty of suction and I barely even had to choke it. Started right up and running like it's old self again.

I am not complaining that I replaced replaced line, cause it probably needed it. But man the diagnosis was tricky. That carb rebuild was probably not necessary, but I'm gonna keep all my old parts, clean them up and spare parts is never bad right?

Thanks for all the help on this one, I needed that guidance before I started replacing everything. I know better, but sometimes I just need some logic thrown at me.