Jerry.......Thanks for the quick reply. I will go out and check that bronze filter at the carb inlet, and let you know what I find.
I forgot to mention that I put a brand new starter on, in addition to all the other new parts. I have replaced everything, and am still getting that "vapor lock" thing. Starts perfect when cold, runs great, but turn her off after warm-up, and all I get is that "grunt", or sometimes barely turn over. So, if it is a "vapor lock" thing going on, is that a sign of a bad carb? This carb is at least 30 years old, and that has been my next thought......get a new one. What the heck is the cause of constant vapor locking?