well, i got it running tonite.....for about 4 mins.sounded terrible,had to keep giving it lots of throttle to keep it running.then,my glowplug battery crapped out,so i'll be charging it tonite.you are right about getting grease on the cable and collet,i didnt think it would make a difference but i was wrong.now i have to get the damned setscrew out somehow......it never ends.......lol.thx for the reply