Thanks Rcign1....... seems like you are about the only one that has ever answered my questions. LOL , I did talk to a few guys at brison and have to admit they are really helpfull and friendly. They did inform me the sachs crank is a real bulletproof crank and the engine should be good for a minimium of 1000+ hours. Although they said there was no way possible it could be a 3.4 engine and it must be a 3.1 or a chopped 3.7 they did happen to find the numbers I gave them off of the case to be a 3.4. The carb they suggested to try which may take away my problems was a DSC 80 carb which they use on their larger bore engines. I did not want to invest $50 in a carb if it may be the ignition or possibly the engine itself. I assume you work on engines and would be willing to take on this project ? I did not want to invest $80 in the ignition if it may be the carb[:'(]. Thanks and have a great day.