Yes that was a help. I hear you about the support and at this point I know parts would be impossible to get. Then again I have not ever had an engine that needed unique parts for that engine. things like ignitions,carbs,bearings, reeds and such are easily obtained. things that I cant find out right now is compression ratio so I know what gas to run. Hard starting and a warped head could be carb or ignition induced. My biggest concern is the mechanicals, is the engine design solid and was the correct materials used? Everything I have read so far has been positive except for your experience. I'm going to go forward with the purchase and see what the engine looks like when I receive it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know your experience with the engine. If there is anything else you can think of I would be appriciative<font face="Helvetica" size="3"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">.</span></font><br style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; " />