Ok I checked the fuel filter it was spotless a little bit of fine stuff in the sediment bowl couldn't see any fuel leaking from any of the lines. Fuel filter was replaced 2 years ago Cliff and I tried the bulb trick Drifter but to no avail,but when it dies it just quits ,doesn't spit and sputter.I poured a couple of gallons of gas out of the tank into a bucket and put some in glass jar to check for water but saw none I assume the water would seperate and be on the bottom. I'm not sure how to tear into a carb so off to the shop I guess.Also the bulb will get hard at times then soften up. thx again all.