thanks for the advice guys. i'll take it to heart and do the best i can. my only concern is that its january.... which means temps have lately been anywhere from 15-45 degF, which translate into cold starts. lets hope for the 45 degrees the first few times i crank her up. oh, and as far as working on the engine goes, the winter weather doesnt make the project much fun when you are working in a carport again, thanks for all your help, and pray that i;m not chiming in again at about 4pm saturday afternoon.
william gum