The float bowl cover is only held on by a handful of screws. You should be able to lift it off and pull the whole float/needle assembly out without having to remove the carb from the truck.
Will do...I think it's like 7 or 8 screws if I remember correctly, but not really sure what to look for with both seat and needle being new....maybe it'll be apparent upon inspection. I checked the whole float and needle valve pretty closely during rebuild, especially because the designs were different on the new one and was considering using it again but went with the new after convincing myself. The kit was a Walker brand from Orielly. I may or may not get to it this afternoon but will report back.
throw that rock filter in the garbage and get a correct fuel filter. Those are junk.
What's up with these things? Do they have a tendency to break apart?.....I'll try to clean it and return it before the garbage...still have package w/ receipt in it sitting on counter.