Hey thanks for all your input, today after work I built a small test stand and put the engine in the Test Cell, so to speak.
What I found is a small crack in the fuel line between the needle and the carb...so with a little safety wire and a new fuel line, I am no longer AOG...or EOG...
I agree that this is a well built motor and am sure I need to finish breaking it in,am looking forward to re-installing the engine and seeing how it can perform.
thanks again
bp