alright... i got a carb rebuild kit and replaced the float valve. no more leaking fuel but the right side still isn't firing. i pulled the plug and it was dry. so, it's not getting fuel. i pulled the carb and replaced the pilot jet. still nothing.
tonight i'm gonna check the reeds. if nothing stands out, i'm gonna swap them and see if the problem moves to the left cylinder. if not.. i'll try swapping the carbs. i've haven't looked yet, but can the choke assembly be moved over to the right carb? haven't checked to see if the carb is threaded.