Thanks for the input. I was thinking about unhooking it, but do not know if there is room enough for that. The engine looks well built for the price. I am anxious to try it. Been looking, but so far have not found any oil that made me feel "right". All the lawnmower shops that i have been in so far have either synthetic, or some unknown brand that i never heard of before. Gonna hit the bike shop tomorrow and see what they have on the shelf. Maybe AutoZone has something that's not synthetic?

Bruce