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Hello,

If you have access to starter fluid - squirt a bit down the carb throat. --> if it starts and then dies you have a fuel problem.

If its a fuel problem diagnose as follows :

1.) is fuel in the tank - if no - add gas .....if yes go to 2.
2.) is fuel making it to the fuel pump - unplug fuel pump (side going to carb) - - attach a spare hose to the fuel pump and run the hose from the fuel pump to a jar or can - press starter button and hold for 10 - 15 seconds to see if fuel is pumping gas. - if no then check fuel filter between tank and pump ..... if yes, reattach original fuel line to fuel pump and go to 3.
3.) TURN "OFF" the run button so it will not start. Then "hold throttle full open" and hold the starter button for 5 - 15 seconds. Smell around the carb for strong gas odors - if no fuel is smelled then its a carb problem.

this is a basic fuel supply check.

The fuel pump is vacuum operated - check for vacuum hose leaks - all vacuum hoses - EVEN THOSE THAT DONT GO TO THE FUEL PUMP.

This is a good place to start since it was running.

Combustion / explosion in the engine chamber needs three things --- Air (breather / filter), fuel (gas), fire (spark plug)

report your findings and maybe I or others can offer the next steps depending on your results..

Well, the brake lining has been chiseled off and the remaing material sanded off (wet sanding on the last little bit).
Wore a disposable "chemical" face mask - covers face and nose. Should be O.K. for keeping out larger contaminants since it is design for chemicals / vapors.

Tomorrow - I will glue the new ( NON - Asbestos) material on.
I am guessing that because of the sanding down of any existing material and glue that the brakes can only be relined 2 times and maybe three at the most.

One this is for sure. From here on out I will just take my brakes and clutch to a shop and have them do it - I am sure they also will only be able to reline them 2 or 3 times tops also. Only thing is, I don't know if they will let me pick / supply the material I want... Main thing is NON - Asbestos.

Anyway, When I get the brakes finished and test I will re-post how it works.

******* Thanks to everyone with their advice.

Hello,

LOTS of octane boost out their - mixing to get your level would be important so you don't overboard.
If it were mine I would add the octane boost.

I found a thread (below) that may be helpful - but you don't have to use lucas brand - an auto parts store will several to choose from:
www.whatcouldbegreener.com/142/fuel-octane-choosing-the-wrong-octane-will-cost-you/

Hello,
I striped the top right (when looking at the front of the engine) bolt that holds the valve / cam cover on.

I was adjusting my valves and when I put the cover back on I could tell right away the bolt was striped.

ANYONE know the thread specs (bolt size) on these 4 bolts. -- I was thinking if I knew the thread specs I could get a bolt the next size up
and just tap the one hole.

Thanks.
The existing material on the clutch and brakes is about an 1/8' +.
Any suggestions on the way to get it off - sanding, scrapers, chemical, bench grinder, etc

geh3333 and prodigit thanks for the info on this - it helps.Will check back tomorrow and thanks again.