Ok - thanks for the responses. Problem resolved
with new carby gasket and diaphragm kit. Gave everything a good clean and let dry for a day. Installed new bits and she's purring like a kitten. At the risk of offending some on here I quite like the quieter operation of a 4 stroke compared to the screaming 2 stroke. Total cost of getting myself a working (Chinese built) mower $30. Also previous owner contacted me and he found the original catcher so that's good.
Bob - Not sure if you remember my other post on the 2 stroke utility? (Still a work in progress) that has pictures of the utility mower, but I'm thinking it's not a power torque base. I'll focus on getting 2 stroke sorted and make my mind up after that. I like the utility as my front yard has some sharp slopes and the utility handles them quite well. My back lawn and the council strip out the front are quite flat so perhaps it's 4 stroke with catcher for them and utility 2 stroke for front yard. This will justify me having 2 mowers!!!!
Enough of my dribble. Thanks for your help all.
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