YEAH I think Rob has got the right idea here! It makes alot more sense than beating around the bush!!

Thanks for all the advice!  Any little things I should know before removing the carb, or is there a specific order to removing parts?  Do I need to change the muffler at the same time I do the carb mods or will the stock muffler be fine?  I think modifying the muffler is going to take longer then I thought, maybe a new bracket, and I wanted to get the carb done this weekend, since I finally have the time.  Anyway, thanks again!

I hope you have read through the vast postings on the subject - don't forget the shop towel over the starter, stainless allenhead screws, the little ones on the needle plate are #1 phillips, get the diaphram spring in straight, have the slide and bore very clean, and the intake tubes hose clamps tight when your done.