Hallelujah ! The generator is now running perfectly without me needing to buy any new parts. Managed to clean out all the passages in the carbie, made a few gaskets, got the majority of the crud out of the fuel tank and put a filter in the fuel pipe to catch whatever comes through in future.
Thank you to Max and AVB for finding a possible replacement carb for me. The one Max suggested looked good enough but AVB's one is identical to what I have.
Between Max, AVB and Norm I reckon any problem with mechanical devices could be solved. I am very grateful to be able to ask questions and receive such excellent advice on ODK
