Abused Villiers Jet/Centerpiece

[rustbucket]

Hello to everyone from Florida :~)
I've been lurking around for a little while , and I have to complement you all , for being such a well mannered and helpful group - I've learned a lot, just in the brief time I've been looking .

So , now I have a question :
I've broken down a Century 100 Long Shaft (1962-ish) I got a while ago -
It was a salt water motor , somewhat abused and put up wet . I think I can make it run again, but it has some "issues".

I got to the carb , and found something I haven't seen before -
Obviously signs of a previous owner's "precision adjustment" :

As you can see , the top of the center piece looks like someone worked it over with a punch , or something .
The top of the jet bore is no longer even round !
As a result , the needle , and consequently the air slide, jams about half-way down into it .

Hmmm - After looking at the photo again , I'm thinking the guy hammered it with a Phillips screwdriver

I have a small lathe , and I can chuck the piece , and face it off a bit without problem ,
BUT , can anyone tell me what the original jet drilling was supposed to measure ?
If someone knows the size , or the drill # used , It would be a great help .

I know, I know, I should just find a new carb, but I'd like to see if I can do this - Just as an experiment, you understand .

Thanks ,
Tom

[rustbucket]

Well , after work today, I figured it out all on my own
In the interest of full disclosure, and/or otherwise useless info, it's a #45 drill , or .082" - It drops right in now ..... just .

Tom ...... Inordinately pleased with himself

[Stelios_Rjk]

Wow! What someone can do with a screw driver!!
Nice that you find the info and you have the equipment. The rest in the test bin, keep us posted and have fun with your bird!