answered the question it wont mount up.
issue im having is i had a guy rebuild the top end and put seals in the lower end off the motor ( reason being it ran away on me and scarred the rear cylinder)
when i get the motor back he tells me the throttle plate is loose on the carb and is causing my lean condition.
i put the carb on the ski anyways and try to start it, will not run unless my hand is held over the carb and then only idles for 8 secs or so and dies, now if i brap it a little and keep doing that ski will stay running.
I dont want to waste the cash on a new carb if it isnt my issue, im going to check reeds and go through the carb again tonight.
does anyone have any ideas?