Well, the fat lady sang, but she didn't make the grade.
Carb kit came. New o-ring on main jet and spang into life on 2nd kick.
It's been an ordeal.....for me....pushed and tested me. But at my age I've got used to how it can be. I am very grateful for the support here and rex's for the coils rewind. Life certainly throws 'em at a person. I'm drained, haha. Thanks everyone.