Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Craftsman 917.378420 lawn mower carburetor toast, how to fix or replace?, craftsman 917, question pool

Question
I have a craftsman 917.378420 lawn mower that was acting up.  It would run fine and then completely die.  Letting it sit for a few minutes then pumping the fuel primer and cranking again would usually do the trick a few times to make it through the mow.  Last time I mowed it did this but wouldn't start up again, at all.  I took the air filter and carb apart and cleaned them, eventually finding some debris in the metal fuel input on the carb.  Thinking it was something to get out easily, i put a nail down the input and dislodged the debris.  Unfortunately it wouldn't come back out the other way.  I hooked the air compressor up to it and tried to blow it out but it seems to have only lodged it all the way in, maybe into the jet.  

So... any way to repair this or do I just replace the carb?  I have yet to find any place selling a carb for this thing though!

Thank you!!

Answer
Hello Curtis:

Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at. To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action and Enter the Model Numbers and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left. The Carburetor will have to be Replaced. The Engine Model is 143.016708 and the Carburetor is Part #640350. Sears (1-800-252-1698) Offers the Carburetor for $63.23. Outdoor Distributors (1-877-707-2787) Offers the Carburetor for $60.78. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

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John

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John