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I'm 99% sure the problem was the in tank fuel filter. I installed the new one today and it runs great.
Inspecting the old one, I would say that ethanol was dissolving the white metal body of the filter. I had the same issue with a moped carb a few months ago. I generally find that two strokes handle the ethanol better than four strokes, but I guess it's a problem in all my small engines now. I will empty the crab and soak it in trans oil of Marvel Mystery Oil before it goes away for the winter.
Thank you to everyone who suggested some of the things I missed.
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