RE: advice on starting old engine
I'd get some Rislone at the auto section of the local big box store. Put some in through the carburetor and through the glow plug hole. Put a prop on the engine and wiggle it around until every thing turns nice and free. Check to see that the needle valve is not clogged up. If it is, put some Rislone through it. Now you are ready for fuel and fire and getting the engine running.