Still sounds like the carb is bad/dirty. A few things to try-- Replace all fuel lines since a tiny pin hole can make it seem like a bad/dirty carb. Gas cap if not venting can cause this.

When you cleaned the carb did you also clean the jets(little fuel passages) and the screen in there? The best way I have found to clean the jets is to use very small solid copper wire(e.g. solid telephone wire.) I like copper because it is softer than aluminum so it won't scratch it. You should do the jets with the wire because just using carb cleaner won't dissolve it unless you let it soak for a while. So the copper wire is a great way to push these boogers out and when you can get the wire to push all the way through you know its clear but still follow it up with a squirt or two of carb cleaner to make sure thta you got it all since the cleaner will now be able to get through the passages. Also make sure that the screen is not clogged.

Hope this helps.

Get yourself a can of duster from computer store. It worked for me to clear the jets and small little holes in the carb. I fixed my carb doing this. You might want to get the set of gasket and the diaphram since it is pretty old already.

I would think if one of the jets were clogged, it would run bad all the time. My only problem at the moment is trying to start it after it has been idle for a few days. Then, it appears that it is not sucking up the fuel, even with the choke active. I ordered a rebuild kit that replaces the fuel pump parts. It will take a week or two to get the parts. Then, I will take the carburetor apart again and look for any blockages. I do use compressed air to blow out the parts after soaking them with carb cleaner. I will post the outcome when I finish. Thanks for your suggestions. Charles Ranheim

My Honda trimmer only choked when hot, but it turn out the jet was plugged by metal fragment!!! I blew it out and works great now!!! I think the can compressor worked real well. It has a thin straw that you put on and it can concentrate a small stream of air into small holes and space. Only about $2.

The parts came in for my Echo Blower. I replaced the the fuel pump and metering diaphragms, along with the associated gaskets. It appears to have resolved the problem. I restarted the engine a day after the fix, and had no problems. The final proof of fix will be how well it starts after standing a few days. The parts kit only cost a little over $5.00. I was getting ready to throw the blower in the dump because it was so old. I had already purchased a replacement (Stihl BG86). If the fix remains good, I can give one of them to my Daughter. Charles Ranheim
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Good for you.

Can y please tell me excactly what parts you bought Charles