Nice write up Obex, this is some of the only info I've found after scouring for about an hour.
Mine was split and I couldn't get that top plug out. I thought I was going to have to pull the glass and motor. Thanks again.
Seems to me you started off really good.
Those are all good things to change if there are problems.
I would check the timing and also the fuel filter could be clogged it seems.
Is it an auto transmission?