i have a 1976 9.8hp 110 with the thunderbolt ignition. it is an electric/manual start model. i just got it and it is having some terrible running issues. first its a pain in the butt to start most of the time and second it is having throttle issues. it will idle decent but not real low when i go to increase throttle it will increase a little then stops increasing until i get to wot position in which it will kind of sputter or almost sound like its bogged down? sometimes it will end going wide open and run great but it seems to be all or nothing like there is no middle and most of the time no high speed. i checked the carb out and cleaned it properly, it does seem as thought the inlet needle for the float may stick a little even when completely clean. and the first time i took it out i noticed it would leak fuel from the bottom of the bowl i couldnt see if it was the screw in the bottom or seal between the bowl and carb. also even after running it i stop to fish and when i go to start it again its like trying to start it from ice cold again. im using the manual start as i am in the process of replacing the battery cables. another problem was i also noticed alot of the electrical wiring was corroded and broken so i replaced alot of the wiring and i think thats fixed. im gonna order a carb rebuild kit but im kind of lost here and any help would be greatly appreciated.