Thanks to everyone that helped me on my project with the red face that i had questions about in another thread.  I dont know what exactly fixed the problem but i went through and fixed all i could think of doing.  I put a set of gauges, new plugs, re-wired the mag and starter, cleaned the fuel tank, put a ball valve and inline filter instead of the sediment bowl, and put a different type air filter on it. Theres probly a few other things like cleaning this and that etc.....  It will turn over 2-3 times and bust off now and run all day. I was wondering about burning everything off the valves and pistons, would  5/32 work instead of a 3/16 that way i wouldnt have to buy any new rods. Any way thanks for all of your help, I might have landed a job and will be traveling quite a bit so will check in when posible and let you know how things are.

thanks a bunch,
kent