Well thanks for all the ideas, but it seems that it was still a fuel delivery problem. I got frustrated and got the local small engine repairman down to my house to look at it, and he even had it running slightly, but his recommendation was get a new carb for it. Not even a rebuild he said. He checked out all the electronic system and even did compression testing (120 lbs)
To answer some of the stuff above, I had cleaned the tank, using the pea gravel method and it cleaned up nicely on the inside, and Jim said I did everything right. He replaced the fuel filter which I hadn't done and even put on new hoses in between every and didn't charge me a dime. But he said the carb most likely has something trapped in one of the fine holes and no amount of soaking may get it out, and advised a new carb. So saving money on the house call (and the couple of parts we were just given), it's already ordered and a new one should be here in a few days.
I'll post how things went with the new carb to close this thread out when I receive it for any future searches by members.
I have had a concern about the air being sucked in at the throttle shaft anyways. It wasn't as sloppy as the 149 I used to have that still ran, but there was play which i didn't like.....So this kinda settles it for me...No need to get the bushing put in or worry about some trapped material I may not be able to free with chem dip and an air compressor...
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