Spent some time figuring this one out. Hot spark jumping half inch, soaked and rebuilt the carburetor but still a no start..I knew there was a fuel delivery problem just not certain why. Error in rebuild rechecked and all that. So I pulled the reed cover off and found my issue. The seal had turned to gum. I will need to replace it. I was wondering if Canadian motors were not constructed to withstand the deteriorating effect of ethanol or if they are the same as American built motors ? The motor is a 1989. I would think that rubber seal from then would be resistant to such deterioration. . The reeds as well as the crackcase are covered with the gummy residue of the old seal.. I can see it has entered the innards of the engine. I plan to replace the seal and put the motor back into operation. I am curious if that gunk will dissolve , burn and exit the exhaust? I will clean up what I can but I am not keen on opening up the block. Your thoughts ? Thank you in advance.