Front of the carb is the engine side.
i have read that a couple of times and its not like im a complete moron i have built engines and worked on stuff my whole life there are so many variables with these carbs and i will figure it out by trial and error like i always do however i have learned to ask for help from people who have done it too.....this is new how does a plug get white and black....this is a new plug
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Sounds like you're getting there
Try backing low speed out 3/4 turn , you might have to raise idle up a bit.