The issue is that the float bowls are at the bottom of the carbs. Right above the header. Ceramic coat the header, wrap it, wrap it again, wrap it with aluminum. If your carbs are right, you will start. The time you saw me, I had a bent needle and it appears about 40-50 degrees of advance. It is a wonder it started at all, and no wonder it blew up.

I wish you the best, I changed so many things on mine that I don't know what to tell you to fix, I just know it can be done. Email me about the carbs.

Mike