135 died- won't start

Perkins gas 135 had for 5 months w/ no problems. Started fine in 25F weather yesterday and I took off to get some wood. After a minute or so, it died and would not restart. I did get one pop after letting it sit for a while and retrying. I had gas into the carb, but nothing out the drain plug. I got it pushed into the barn and let it set over night. I tried it this morning and got 1 pop but no start. I removed the carb drain plug and no gas. I tapped the carb and got a fair stream of gas to come out, but it still will not start. Thinking maybe some ice in the carb, I have a heat lamp on it, but it hasn't helped so far. I put some starting fluid into the carb throat but didn't get a hit. This 135 has a MF32 loader on it and it's hard to get to the carb and the distributor. I've pulled the coil wire at the coil and have spark there as I turn it over. I can only get to the plugs if I pull the gas tank, which I'm about ready to do. Thanks for any suggestions. I'll let you know if I have any success.

BUT you should have a good flow out of the carb base, might have multiple problems

try lots of SeaFoam in the gas tank first thing then work on the carb until you get good flow out the base, might be as simple as plugged gas cap

points might be other problem, with the loader in the way and nice cold day, I do not envy you

if you have good spark, engine should take right off and spin until ether is gone, might ping a bit if you overdo it, overdose not good for pistons but it will verify good spark and keep you looking on correct side of the engine