alright everyone thanks for the replys. i got the pull start off today. theres a few shavings inside it. the bindex was deff off track. its rubbing on the flywheel. as for the pullys. once i got the bindex loose i noticed the pullys do NOT rub anywhere. there move smoothly. i can't get the flywheel off but does anyone think its just an issue with that starter and bindex? or is it still prolly a piston issue. like i said it runs while the starter gears ect are in place but they keep sliding out into the flywheel. then it stalls lol anywho thanks for everyone whos replyed hopefully we can all figure this one out :P