The one on the CA model carb does look like that, from what I can see. I couldn't figure how to extract it with that head. The one in my hand has a notched head for a flathead screw driver and i believe is a 55 after seeing the loglogo in the pic. The number is just under the threads beneath the head.

I'm only asking if it needs to be changed out. I was asked in the earlier posts for the sizes. As i was checking it against serowbots carb tuning guide, i realized mine was not the stovk 52.5.
I just want to be sure of everything before i reassemble it this morning.

Well, Knowing the problems you've had, I wonder if you wouldn't be ahead to shoot it clear and just install the carb and get it running. I don't remember much about that. I broke mine off when  I tried. I didn't fight it. I ran it.

It started! She ran smoothly. I'm intears bc I'm so happy.
I turned it off and jumped like six feet in the air. I am trying not get too excited as the other guy had it running long enough for me to take a ride last month but right now, my joy is overwhelming. Thank you sooooooo soo much.

That feeling is exactly the reason why we tell people to not use a "professional" bike mechanic. YOU can learn something and feel a great sense of accomplishment too! Plus, those moron mechanics don't get a chance to screw something up.

Congrats!

You Rock, jj! Great work.  

Also, i gave the float bowl a few sharp taps w the wrench just in case the needle was stuck. I sprayed some starting fluid by my intake yest and today, just a short blast this morning and I tried it choke in and out. The gas is new. I put it in yest.
I let my fuel run in the on position for a few mins before starting bc w the raptor petcock there's no prime.
I am positice everything went on better than it came off. I triple checked my work.
Those are all the pertinents I can think of. The battery was charged last wk at autozone and although i have a frayed wire, it's strong. Ok. That's it. Please help.