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Originally Posted by three4rd
J-Mech,
Would doing that be easier or harder than overhauling mine? Obviously we're talking about removing a good part (all?) of the engine and whatever else, and then replacing with the rebuilt. Sounds like great advice, but, again, I have so little experience that I can't envision how much work would go along with the suggestion.
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Well.... that's why I suggest you buy a motor. If you aren't even in full understanding of what it takes to replace the short block, an overhaul is probably a stretch of your ability. Not making fun, as people seem to think I do, I'm just stating facts.
Basically, you would remove the engine, tin work, PTO, flywheel, head, carb and oil pan, then install all of that onto another motor. Not bad to do really. You will have to clean up and plane your own head. (Unless you want to get a head ready to bolt on, or buy a motor with one.)
You can check out what I do
here. But like I said, it would be winter before I had time.
If Tim can help you, by all means, deal with him. He'll do you right. If not, I will also mention that I have a brother in Maryland, and he is a member here. He can't overhaul your engine, but between me and my parents, we usually make a few trips out to his place a year. Might save shipping costs. No guarantees, but just mentioning it.