[bignastyGS]

Well, just to clear up some more. I have all the tools to do the job correctly,like the hone,bore gauge as well as spring compressors etc. I have a good line on a 1650 motor that I can most likely get this spring and probably will do so.I just thought I could get the smoke to settle down a bit more. I know oil is cheap,but when I come in from plowing snow, I am not fond of smelling like a burnt oil rig...lol It wont be a total loss if it blows as like I stated in the beginning,it was well used before I got it. If the motor was serviced like the 1250 it came in,I am stunned that it even ran. Talk about major rig jobs. I was even concerned driving the thing on my trailer. The tie rods were done like I have never seen before. It's a shme as this motor should be rebuilt,but I can't see spending alot on it when I can get a nice 16 hp for about 100-150 bucks. I heard the 16 hp run and I think it would be a great upgrade to my tractor. Then I can say it's a 1600...lol