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WOW!! Looks like someone at sometime might have tried to use ether with that engine. I can't think of any other way for the piston to break like that. Even running it without oil would have done different damage (I would think), and probably to both cylinders as well

Now, this is why I love this site so much. Lucky has been having this problem for quite some time now. Now that he is getting into the meat of the issue. The AWESOME members of this forum are coming up with great ideas for a solution and availability of parts to make the necessary repairs...

I've never had one torn down that far...are the jugs removable on these engines? If so, a new/used piston and jug should get you running in pretty short order.

yeah, the fuel line check should be good enough for what you want to do. Just make sure you get it in the correct way.

Unfortunately Jerry, without the relief/check valve I'm afraid your gauge will just jump around with the cylinder strokes. It will build pressure and relieve pressure each stroke. Even wet gauges are responsive enough to catch that kind of difference as slow as the engine rotates while...

no idea what it should be, but I would think a good liquid filled 1000 PSI hydraulic gauge would do the trick. Kudos to NJ_Toolnut on the adapter as well.