Hello Matt,
I agree about most carbs needing soaked.
JaysNJcub127's 127 looks to be in good shape.
Most likely just a small piece of junk blocking the main inlet.
Not a tractor that has been stored a decade or neglected.
Taking those carb mounting nuts and the gov. linkage off is a pain.
and totally not needed to remove a bit of derbis from a previously running machine.
+ you might tear the carb mounting gasket if the previous mechanic forgot to use chapstick.
The 1.5 turns is just a starting off point. Each carb will have to be started and tuned. I did forget that part. Thanks.
I will go enjoy the link you posted.