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But I am curious if anyone has any thoughts on this.
As said the needle stuck from non use then it flooded possibly from minute debris that dried out on the contact surface. I'd spray the seat clean with brake kleen and wipe the needle between your thumb/forefinger to clean/smooth it then see if the neoprene taper has a groove & if not you might try to reuse it & good chance you'll be fine. Since it is a Carter you might be able to buy the needle/seat seperately for it or take it to an O'reillys that stocks (or can order) a needle/seat for Eddy performer carbs & see if it is the same. Worst case you could buy a new kit specifically for the 2bbl & use just the needle/seat (for now/complete rebuild later as needed) & be up & running in no time. Do check/reset the float level if needed 
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