We are almost there to put this float needle issue to an end. Most of the carburetor needle seat have lever as we knew. They all experienced the same thing and luck if not without the level in place. Lever has its single purpose is to pull the needle to allow fuel to flow and to shut off the valve when full. This is what trying to implement on this Victa. With my prototype it always open and shut off the needle valve as intended regardless. How much more for the final manufactured needle float lever? This is what everyone is waiting for. Once I successfully tested a sample, I can give them a go to mass produce the product and would be available for everyone. The reason why the metal needle has a crown during the design and not following the original design is because of this purpose, "the lever" the grab on an angle. It was planned and took me years to implement and to convince the manufacturer to make the tooling and to mass produce. I expect it would be cheaper than the viton tip needle.