Thanks to everyone for the carb info and advice! Tried to run the fuel in with the bottom drain open but bowl was still dry as a bone.
So I tore the carb apart, and the connection to the fuel line--(L shaped brass piece) was totally plugged with something.
Hit it all with carb cleaner and stuck a pin through the jet (which is still stuck) and got gas to flow into the bowl finally.
The bike now fires up right away as long as the choke is OFF. Idle seemed poor, but I started it and ran it 3 times so at least the motor is not locked up and the clutch is grabbing. Sounded like a chainsaw after it got going but it also chugged some like a lawn mower.
I'm gonna have to park it for now until I can deal with a flopping rear lower fender which is hitting the
chain. I also discovered the rear cantilever brake is almost nonexistent (the front brake is not hooked up). Thinking about a dual pull brake lever.
I'm still going to order another carb and a bunch of various gaskets to have around.
Do you recommend the same carburetor or getting something else in the approximate $25.00 range? I am not planning to do any modifications on this bike except maybe to the muffler and don't plan to go over 30 mph or so.
Thanks again for all the help! John