Carter BBD Question?

If you take it apart, I wouldn't spend time figuring it out, gravity will keep it in there, cuz,you know, it's at the bottom,lol. Besides, that ball is the INLET check, so even if it hangs up somewhere it will just give you a hesutation or a bog when you slam the pedal down.
Wait; it is the inlet check isn't it?
Carter Carburetor Check Ball Retainer