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I'd look at fuel delivery first. Check the screen in the tank and the
gas
cap (vent). It sounds (to me) like the flow of fuel is restricted.
I've
seen
the cap vent cause this problem. After that checks out I'd look at
the
carb.
Pull it, disassemble, clean, adjust, re-install. I bet you'll find
some
crud
in the passages and restrictions in the fuel supply.

What would be reasonable to clean it with? Rag, solvent, WD40?

Go to the Auto Parts Store and get some "Gum Out" or similar carb
cleaning
solvent. Wear eye protection and use in a well ventilated area (that
stuff
is nasty). Use a toothbrush and fine wire to clean all the passages.
Blow
out with air, re-assemble exactly in the reverse sequence from the way
you
took it apart. I usually work on a clean towel so I can see all the
parts
if
they drop.

Thanks. It's been almost twenty years since I worked on cars and I've
lost
my memory of how to do repair engines.

I too suffer from CRS (Can't Remember Shit). Just take it slow, make notes
of the sequential steps (if you need to). Clean each part and lay it out in
order. They've not changed a lot in 20 years. You don't get extra points for
leftover parts. :-)