I didnt want to bug you as I figured you had much more important things to worry about.. So no worries.
I watched all the Eddy videos and yes I agree, I still think the choke is still to light even though its almost maxed on the hash marks... I'll readjust that and look into the seals on that pump... I had the top off to check the jets, but didnt even think to look at the plunger seal. Thanks Dave and I hope your BIL is doing good.
He's doing pretty well so far and he has a follow up visit to the hospital tomorrow. My wife will take him and go figure my daughter just came down with a sinus bug so I will be working from home tomorrow playing "Mr. Mom".
You can bend the armature on the choke to make it tighter if needed if you run out of adjustment on the hash marks. As long as it is fully open hot after bending the rod, it's all good. I'm willing to bet the armature rod isn't bent properly and it's not being pulled closed hard enough as a result.