You've prob got an older carb then.
No big deal. And unlike the umbrella seal, its unlikely to be damaged by reformulations in fuel.
All the ball needs to do is move off the seat during refill and back on the seat when squirting.
When I was talking about the cam and levers, I was referencing the external adjustment.
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This rides on a plastic cam
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