Drive it home starts right up...Don't believe a vapor lock issue.
Blew air throughout the entire carb..including bleders. Ran gumout directly while running...disassembled carb next day and cleaned...aired...was no visible dirt
evidence of a leak at throttle shaft as with spraying there the idle gets lower but doesn't stall. BUT.. one person said some leakage is normal there...but what is the normal amount of "some" lol. I'm going to change the entire base plate assembly Monday. A friend has a spare "parts" carb. I bought the carb years ago from a friend and it's been fine until now. My friend bought it new in 1995 so I guess an issue is to be expected after 27 years.