More updates, pulled the motor and blew it apart. Found the problem a giant mouse nest in the flywheel starter area. Included dead mouse carcus, lots of bedding and string. When I pulled the starter it had a huge "nose" on it from string being wound around. Moral of the story, motor rolls and starter feels normal. So I would like to do a few mainence items and put it back in. Can anyone point me to the part numbers or vendors that can get me: bolts to hold the tins back on the outside of the engine? Gasket for the external mounted oil filter flange to block?
Anything else suggested "while I am there"? Will change the plugs and oil/filter before reinstall.
Thanks!
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