I bought a rebuild kit for mine ,never used it a member of our group suggested I just put in synthetic grease and see if that helped . so I did it dosen't leak and works fine.
So I use SAE 10 motor oil my understanding is if your engine has been rebuilt it is safe to use 10W30 detergent oil if not stay with the SAE 10 reason being your oil will stay cleaner longer . The problem being a detergent oil will break up all the crap in these old engines.
I have a electric fuel pump close to the fuel tank and it is the type that can be used as a full time pump or as an occasional assistance pump to lets say to help start the car .
You will have to push in on the stainless ring .you will see a pin that has to be pushed out to release the handle .
Use a finishing nail or something of similar diameter to start it out them grab it with pliers
Its hard to believe the handle is bent ,but you should have no trouble replacing it I have seen them for sale on line
I hope that helps
My carb was doing the same thing after a rebuild also with the different style of needle assemble .
I solved the problem by adjusting the float less gas in the bowl. I also wrapped the fuel line with aluminized heat shroud from the fuel pump to the carb.
Just an update I chickened out on doing it myself and had a mechanic rebuild it he found lots of crap in the bowl and the needle wasn't seating properly . The good news was the throttle body was good .
Thanks once again for all your help.
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