Thanks all for your help and guidence- I gave up my roach clip in vietnam- 122 rockets make an interesting explosion when you are in the "right place."   Will get out there tomorrow before the next Spring time snow storm and get her cleaned up.  Serowbot- will try your method- I do have forceps..a benny from working with a MD.
As an aside- actually the beginning, I think it was the petthingy that was leaking..of all things, must have jarred it loose when removing the tank for the spacer mod.  Have put some fuel in, no leak yet- but will have to get  the above taken care of before a test drive.
Thanks again evryone.