Thought I should say that this problem is now SOLVED for anyone with similar issues in the future. Took my car to a mechanic who unplugged one of the gas inlet/outlet hoses connected to the front of the carb and told me to crank the engine. Cranked it and after 2 seconds and some sludge a steady stream of gas was shooting out the hose. He plugged it back and engine fired up like it was no biggie. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> It was the lower of the two hoses and they are visible to the lower right when staring straight at the carb. Thx for the help! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />