Mr. T Bone, my vote is fix it that way we get another detailed video of taking us through the journey of satisfying working with your hands to get it running. Your great in depth troubleshooting video would be greatly appreciated! Mrs. T great camera work once again.
Easy fix is obviously a new engine! Rebuilding is fun if you have the time and you aren’t in a hurry. Guaranteed you’ll have some added costs if rebuilding eg. engine and carb gasket set , etc. New engine works best. Enjoy all your videos T-Bone! Learned so much! Thanks!
@@vinopan5374 i agree with this for sure. I dont run a shop bit have rebuilt small engines in the past and they just dont seem to run as good as they did before they crapped out
I would want to determine the crankshaft first and then make the decision. Obviously, a new engine would be the best choice for longevity and eliminate possible "other" components going bad due to age and use down the road.
muriatic works, wear rubber gloves and eye protection, wrap the crank in acid-soaked cloth for 5 minutes, remove and repeat until all the aluminum is gone, clean with baking soda after then a good wash with soapy water.
@watermanone7567 is right about the acid treatment. Up here in the great white north, we've been cooking 2 stroke engines for quite some time and the acid has saved many of crankshafts from replacement. Usually all the repairs are pot and piston, and and we are back up and running.
Tear it down, love the enthusiasm in these videos,,, makes me wanna fix something. I would definitely want you to fix it as a youtube project, I know it wouldn’t be cost effective but it’s incredibly interesting
Given the labor and charges associated with it, And the low cost of a replacement engine, There is no question that the replacement engine is the way to go. Besides the new engine will not have any wear Or degradation of any other parts. So from a cost benefit analysis there is no question that a replacement engine is the way to go. Thanks for showing us the internal damage and the list of parts. Nice job t bone and always a pleasure to see The master at work. 👍👍👍
Really need more information to make an informed decision. If the crank and cylinder can be saved, I would inspect the crankshaft bearings and valves for ware. If everything is within limits, rebuild it. If you count your time, new engine. If you have a used engine laying around, repower it.
Since this is for your own use, and admittedly to be used as a "beater" for mowing trails, I'd rebuild it with the store of used parts you've likely got stashed away (probably got an entire engine lying around there somewhere). If this was for a client, I'd just go with a new engine, but in your case there's no need for new OEM parts (and their prices), use the parts on it that are good, and rebuild with used. Alternatively, throw on that old Briggs opposed twin that's sitting in the shed behind the pile of not quite bald tires, and introduce that 1980's engine to the 2020's. 😉
Lol. I've had two riding mowers with Inteks given to me with "locked up" engines. One had a flywheel failure, and the other just needed a valve adjustment really badly. I learned my lesson on "locked up" engines with the one that needed a valve adjustment. It was given to me by a friend as a parts machine. I took his word for it and never checked it. I left it in my back yard for a couple of years and robbed parts off of it. When I finally got around to tearing it down, I found out that it wasn't really locked up. It was just building too much compression. I spent the next year replacing all the parts I robbed off of it. It is still going strong six years later. I never take anyone at their word when they tell me an engine was locked up. I have been fixing and flipping for about five years now, and I have yet to come across one that actually was locked up.
Hey T-Bone, I’m about your age with the same amount of experience with small engine repair. You can clean that crank with muriatic acid on cloth strips. It will eat the aluminum off of the crank. For me, at my age, time is more important to me than money, as I have less time left than younger folks do. I say replace the engine so you can get to cutting your trails. Save the old engine for spare parts.
I believe that since you’re using this mower as a brush beater, I would look for a good used engine to replace it. Hate the thought of putting a new engine on it just to clear trails with. I definitely wouldn’t try to rebuild the current engine though. Thanks for a good video. Good luck.
A rebuild would make for great videos! I've actually just taken one apart just like it a few days ago. My first time getting this in depth into an engine. Rebuilding would not only save money, but also with making videos, it'll make money!
In my humble opinion… if the crank can be saved and the starter can be repaired and the carb can be cleaned to work, rebuild it for sure at around $200. If not and you have some spare parts, or if you can find a decent used engine and between the two make one good one, that would be my second option. New engine would be my last option and only if I was sure other expensive things like transmission and PTO were strong. After all, it is demonstrated that the prior owner did not exercise good use, care and maintenance. Good video! I enjoyed it.
A rebuild would create content for more videos, and some people may have more time than money. If that crank shaft can be reclaimed with little effort/expense, showing people how to do a $188 repair would be a bit of public service. Good work there Mr and Mrs T-bone !!!
Love your video's T-Bone!!!!! Based on your goal for using this tractor I would attempt to repair the journal. If you end up less than $200.00 you will have a great running tractor to use for a long time. I love your detail explaining what you do and why you are doing it. Your sense of humor and care free non stressed attitude makes your video's so much fun to watch. Keep up the great content! Have a blessed Thanksgiving🙂
My take on it, based on it's intended use, would be to fix the engine. Of course it would all depend on whether or not the crank can be reused. Otherwise replace engine (New or used) Thanks for sharing your knowledge T-Bone....Cheers from Ontario Canada
Replace the engine. I had one of these engines that a customer ran dry of oil but it was more catastrophic than this ( cracked block). Here in Canada that 1900 ex engine was $1400. Salvage all useable parts from the old one to make some of your money back! Love watching your videos. Cheers!
I had a friend give me a 2007 Yard Machines mower in fantastic condition. The engine did not turn at all, and he said it shut off while he was using it a few years before. I eventually found out that two magnets on the flywheel had broken loose, destroyed the stator, and broke two of the post that it screws into. I JB Welded the posts back in. I am having trouble sourcing a flywheel for it (part #215700), and I can't find one anywhere for less than $100. The project is on hold for now since my friend doesn't have the money right now. I would love to find a cheap one somewhere since I am going to put a ton of labor into it.
Repairing the used engine will allow it to be put back in operational status but there will still be worn parts still in the engine that could fail later on that could possibly take out the block, so I say engine swap is the better choice
I'd go with new engine. It will last as long as you need it. There may be some unseen issues with the old engine. Why take the chance when its not that much difference in price? Thanks for sharing!
New engine. Based on your videos of never cleaning anything before you work on it. Rebuilding it yourself there would be a good chance of debris/containments getting into the rebuild engine. But to give you credit, I do enjoy your videos and I really like your overhead winch. Learning what/how not to do is just as important as learning how to do something.
You are asking us to make a decision without all the information necessary. It’s a trick question! Remove the crank, clean the inside of the block completely and determine whether the block is cracked anywhere that can’t be fixed with JBWELD. Clean the crank, cap and rod with acid and do a squish test with Plastigauge to determine if it’s still within tolerance. Measure the cylinder with a bore gauge to confirm it’s not out of round too far. From the information gathered an informed decision can be made. Anything less is just guessing and tossing the dice. FWIW, I would have pressure washed the tractor first to ensure you don’t do further damage while disassembling the whole thing.
👍👍👍 definitely thumbs up I'm definitely I like I would look at the whole inside of the motor and make sure nothing else is damaged let's see if you can fix those other things you were talking about and if not that's when I would just go get another motor thank you for the video
Looks to be salvageable. I'd go the cheapest route. Because you just want it for a beater. Both options seemed pricey to me. I think, I'd just find a good used replacement engine.
Hey T-bone, another good video with all kinds of stuff going on. You sure made quick work of yanking that engin off and ripping off its head (pun intended). My thoughts are that if I was using this as a spare mower that I was using to clear paths in some heavier stuff, I was buy parts and rebuild and maybe even finding some good used parts to keep cost down. However if I wanted to save it is a primary mower well then I would probably look hard at a new engine. That's my opinion, thanks for another good lesson and video and look forward to part 2.
“T” it all depends on your time and project schedule. Me I’d opt for a replacement and have a machine that will go a whole bunch more years for you. You’re the boss and if it’s your mind set then fix it. At eighty one I much rather be out mowing. Plus just think you can sell the tractor in a couple of years for what you paid for it after you’ve cut your trails. After knowing you and how you fix problems…I think one of your followers would pick it up. Thanks for the tear down.
If that is a Aruen I have the same mower I bought new at HD as a return for $500. 10 years ago. I love it but if it craps out I'd just buy another. I bought my neighbor Troy Bilt for $300. Like new. Surely not buying a new rider from a big box store for $2 k that's crazy. On line all day nice used running mower under $500. Enjoyed the video and seeing the motor disassembled. I bet you will find a crap mower with a good motor for cheap and swap it out.
Certainly would be in the best interest to just get a new engine if you were a normal consumer. Hopefully you have some spares around the shop to toss in and cut the trails. Thanks for the great information as always T bone.
EXACTLY in the same situation but mine isn't that bad. My piston, cylinder is fine but I'm getting a pretty bad knock. Have play at the lower piston rod and I'm not sure if the counterbalancer arms aren't worn. Sure I can do a teardown and rebuild it but I have a list of projects that have to get done before winter and I need to cut and vacuum leaves now. Parts + my time would add up to over 180 dollars. New engine on sale black friday delivered was about 625. I can sell the head, lower and, crank etc for parts on ebay as they are in great shape to offset engine cost. More than likely they will sell. Ordered the engine this morning and will just bolt it on and go by Tuesday of next week. Rebuild would take me at least 8 hours and reassembly - will it work? Maybe but with a new engine I won't worry about it for at least three years. With the rebuild who knows?
You have 200 in it too. Of the crank can be smoothed out and used its worth at least outting it back together and seeing if it will run for 188. Eapecially since its an extra machine
T bone although I would love to see a full rebuild video. I personally say if the crank can be salvaged rebuild it. However if it can’t salvaged replace. engine.
Since the replace price isn't astronomically different from the rebuild price I'd go with replace. There may be hidden issues with the engine you couldn't diagnose right now that could lead to an early death after rebuild. 👍 Hey Mrs T-Bone 🙂👋
As much as I love rebuilding things, I would put a new engine on it. By the time you invest all your time in it and you still have parts that are fatigued from heat, you’d be money wise to replace it
T-Bone, I think you will be $$$ ahead by replacing that engine. I really doubt that the crank will polish out and we haven't seen the condition of the cylinder wall.
With all of the known issues. Your over 3/4 price between new and rebuild. Another note, if your time is anything like mine it is cost prohibitive to rebuild and times are expensive in todays world. New engine is my vote Sir.
I got a hold of a Kawasaki twin from my brother.....that had wood glue in the Crank case..... How it got there your guess is as good as mine.....But I know he buys glue by the gallon and puts it in old oil bottles.....He won't admit it but proof was in the Kawasaki oil pan.....😮
Money aside...Rebuilding it would make a great video
Mr. T Bone, my vote is fix it that way we get another detailed video of taking us through the journey of satisfying working with your hands to get it running. Your great in depth troubleshooting video would be greatly appreciated! Mrs. T great camera work once again.
Rebuild , like watching you work out the problems with it.
Easy fix is obviously a new engine! Rebuilding is fun if you have the time and you aren’t in a hurry. Guaranteed you’ll have some added costs if rebuilding eg. engine and carb gasket set , etc. New engine works best. Enjoy all your videos T-Bone! Learned so much! Thanks!
@@vinopan5374 i agree with this for sure. I dont run a shop bit have rebuilt small engines in the past and they just dont seem to run as good as they did before they crapped out
I would want to determine the crankshaft first and then make the decision.
Obviously, a new engine would be the best choice for longevity and eliminate possible "other" components going bad due to age and use down the road.
I have cleaned cranks in my shop with acid on cloth strips very successfully. The acid will dissolve the aluminum from the rod. Thanks for the video.
@@watermanone7567 thanks for this info. I did not know that. What type of acid?
muriatic works, wear rubber gloves and eye protection, wrap the crank in acid-soaked cloth for 5 minutes, remove and repeat until all the aluminum is gone, clean with baking soda after then a good wash with soapy water.
@@watermanone7567 great information thank you. I actually have some that I cleaned my concrete porch with, so that will work? Thanks
Don’t breath the fumes either
@watermanone7567 is right about the acid treatment. Up here in the great white north, we've been cooking 2 stroke engines for quite some time and the acid has saved many of crankshafts from replacement. Usually all the repairs are pot and piston, and and we are back up and running.
Tear it down, love the enthusiasm in these videos,,, makes me wanna fix something. I would definitely want you to fix it as a youtube project, I know it wouldn’t be cost effective but it’s incredibly interesting
Given the labor and charges associated with it, And the low cost of a replacement engine, There is no question that the replacement engine is the way to go. Besides the new engine will not have any wear Or degradation of any other parts. So from a cost benefit analysis there is no question that a replacement engine is the way to go. Thanks for showing us the internal damage and the list of parts. Nice job t bone and always a pleasure to see The master at work. 👍👍👍
I'd like to see it fixed.
Much as I would love to see you rebuild it I think a new one is the way to go. Thanks for allowing into your shop
New engine makes more sense
New engine best way to have watch all your video I have learned so much From Them
Really need more information to make an informed decision. If the crank and cylinder can be saved, I would inspect the crankshaft bearings and valves for ware. If everything is within limits, rebuild it. If you count your time, new engine. If you have a used engine laying around, repower it.
Definitely replace the engine keep the old one for parts.
I would work on the crank to see if it's salvageable. If not go for the new engine. 👍🇺🇸
A waste of time.
Replace the engine!
I wanna see u rebuild it, but .. I think a new one is the way to go!
This guy needs more subs. Come on people , like comment and subscribe!
Wow, thank you my friend.
Since this is for your own use, and admittedly to be used as a "beater" for mowing trails, I'd rebuild it with the store of used parts you've likely got stashed away (probably got an entire engine lying around there somewhere). If this was for a client, I'd just go with a new engine, but in your case there's no need for new OEM parts (and their prices), use the parts on it that are good, and rebuild with used. Alternatively, throw on that old Briggs opposed twin that's sitting in the shed behind the pile of not quite bald tires, and introduce that 1980's engine to the 2020's. 😉
Based on your plans I would fix (plus we could watch the journey)!
Clean the crank and rod , quick hone of the bore and slap it back together and run it till it explodes ( could get a couple seasons out of it hey.
HaHa!!! Or could be a couple of hours.
New engine if transmission and other major components are good. Really enjoy your videos.
Lol. I've had two riding mowers with Inteks given to me with "locked up" engines. One had a flywheel failure, and the other just needed a valve adjustment really badly. I learned my lesson on "locked up" engines with the one that needed a valve adjustment. It was given to me by a friend as a parts machine. I took his word for it and never checked it. I left it in my back yard for a couple of years and robbed parts off of it. When I finally got around to tearing it down, I found out that it wasn't really locked up. It was just building too much compression. I spent the next year replacing all the parts I robbed off of it. It is still going strong six years later. I never take anyone at their word when they tell me an engine was locked up. I have been fixing and flipping for about five years now, and I have yet to come across one that actually was locked up.
New Engine Saves time & money
Hey T-Bone,
I’m about your age with the same amount of experience with small engine repair. You can clean that crank with muriatic acid on cloth strips. It will eat the aluminum off of the crank.
For me, at my age, time is more important to me than money, as I have less time left than younger
folks do. I say replace the engine so you can get to cutting your trails. Save the old engine for spare parts.
👍👍👍. Thank you Mr and Mrs T. I'd replace with a new one.
I believe that since you’re using this mower as a brush beater, I would look for a good used engine to replace it. Hate the thought of putting a new engine on it just to clear trails with. I definitely wouldn’t try to rebuild the current engine though. Thanks for a good video. Good luck.
A rebuild would make for great videos! I've actually just taken one apart just like it a few days ago. My first time getting this in depth into an engine. Rebuilding would not only save money, but also with making videos, it'll make money!
I think your price is fair and affordable 😁
I think replacing it is the best
Great video! I vote to rebuild the engine:)
In my humble opinion… if the crank can be saved and the starter can be repaired and the carb can be cleaned to work, rebuild it for sure at around $200. If not and you have some spare parts, or if you can find a decent used engine and between the two make one good one, that would be my second option. New engine would be my last option and only if I was sure other expensive things like transmission and PTO were strong. After all, it is demonstrated that the prior owner did not exercise good use, care and maintenance. Good video! I enjoyed it.
A rebuild would create content for more videos, and some people may have more time than money. If that crank shaft can be reclaimed with little effort/expense, showing people how to do a $188 repair would be a bit of public service.
Good work there Mr and Mrs T-bone !!!
Love your video's T-Bone!!!!! Based on your goal for using this tractor I would attempt to repair the journal. If you end up less than $200.00 you will have a great running tractor to use for a long time. I love your detail explaining what you do and why you are doing it. Your sense of humor and care free non stressed attitude makes your video's so much fun to watch. Keep up the great content! Have a blessed Thanksgiving🙂
I'd like to see a rebuild of that engine.
Put rod and piston & rings hope u can clean the crank. If u have too put a crank in get a new eng
That's a really nice mower to use for a beater.
Like many on here I'm voting for replacement. Do you have a good used engine you can put on it?
My take on it, based on it's intended use, would be to fix the engine. Of course it would all depend on whether or not the crank can be reused. Otherwise replace engine (New or used) Thanks for sharing your knowledge T-Bone....Cheers from Ontario Canada
Replace the engine. I had one of these engines that a customer ran dry of oil but it was more catastrophic than this ( cracked block). Here in Canada that 1900 ex engine was $1400. Salvage all useable parts from the old one to make some of your money back! Love watching your videos. Cheers!
I had a friend give me a 2007 Yard Machines mower in fantastic condition. The engine did not turn at all, and he said it shut off while he was using it a few years before. I eventually found out that two magnets on the flywheel had broken loose, destroyed the stator, and broke two of the post that it screws into. I JB Welded the posts back in. I am having trouble sourcing a flywheel for it (part #215700), and I can't find one anywhere for less than $100. The project is on hold for now since my friend doesn't have the money right now. I would love to find a cheap one somewhere since I am going to put a ton of labor into it.
Repairing the used engine will allow it to be put back in operational status but there will still be worn parts still in the engine that could fail later on that could possibly take out the block, so I say engine swap is the better choice
I bought a good used one past summer-80 bucks--- engine that is
I'd go with new engine. It will last as long as you need it. There may be some unseen issues with the old engine. Why take the chance when its not that much difference in price? Thanks for sharing!
Rebuild it because I love your intek repair videos! I know I’m being selfish, but I don’t really ask for much. Please rebuild?
With me it would depend on whether or not I could clean the crank up, I would rebuild. If not I would purchase a new engine and cut my Trails.
Try removing aluminum transfer from the crank with muriatic acid.
New engine. Based on your videos of never cleaning anything before you work on it. Rebuilding it yourself there would be a good chance of debris/containments getting into the rebuild engine. But to give you credit, I do enjoy your videos and I really like your overhead winch. Learning what/how not to do is just as important as learning how to do something.
You are asking us to make a decision without all the information necessary. It’s a trick question!
Remove the crank, clean the inside of the block completely and determine whether the block is cracked anywhere that can’t be fixed with JBWELD. Clean the crank, cap and rod with acid and do a squish test with Plastigauge to determine if it’s still within tolerance. Measure the cylinder with a bore gauge to confirm it’s not out of round too far.
From the information gathered an informed decision can be made. Anything less is just guessing and tossing the dice.
FWIW, I would have pressure washed the tractor first to ensure you don’t do further damage while disassembling the whole thing.
Good used replacement engine. You only want it for trails and things like that. Keep this one for parts in the future.
Is a good used engine a possibility? I always have a few laying around the shop for just such a reason. And it's much cheaper.
👍👍👍 definitely thumbs up I'm definitely I like I would look at the whole inside of the motor and make sure nothing else is damaged let's see if you can fix those other things you were talking about and if not that's when I would just go get another motor thank you for the video
Like others...new engine. So where do you get an engine for $679...sounds like a great deal. As always...great video T-Bone
Looks to be salvageable. I'd go the cheapest route. Because you just want it for a beater. Both options seemed pricey to me. I think, I'd just find a good used replacement engine.
Hey T-bone, another good video with all kinds of stuff going on. You sure made quick work of yanking that engin off and ripping off its head (pun intended). My thoughts are that if I was using this as a spare mower that I was using to clear paths in some heavier stuff, I was buy parts and rebuild and maybe even finding some good used parts to keep cost down. However if I wanted to save it is a primary mower well then I would probably look hard at a new engine. That's my opinion, thanks for another good lesson and video and look forward to part 2.
New engine time!
“T” it all depends on your time and project schedule. Me I’d opt for a replacement and have a machine that will go a whole bunch more years for you. You’re the boss and if it’s your mind set then fix it. At eighty one I much rather be out mowing. Plus just think you can sell the tractor in a couple of years for what you paid for it after you’ve cut your trails. After knowing you and how you fix problems…I think one of your followers would pick it up. Thanks for the tear down.
My oil dipstick is loose. How can I seal it to prevent oil leaks?
You make it look easy but you have years of experience.
It may just need a new seal where it goes into the block.
If that is a Aruen I have the same mower I bought new at HD as a return for $500. 10 years ago. I love it but if it craps out I'd just buy another. I bought my neighbor Troy Bilt for $300. Like new. Surely not buying a new rider from a big box store for $2 k that's crazy. On line all day nice used running mower under $500. Enjoyed the video and seeing the motor disassembled. I bet you will find a crap mower with a good motor for cheap and swap it out.
Great video mate
Certainly would be in the best interest to just get a new engine if you were a normal consumer. Hopefully you have some spares around the shop to toss in and cut the trails. Thanks for the great information as always T bone.
Thank you, That's 2 votes for new engine
@ralwysSmall engine. ME gusta la forma en que HACES sus videos!!
New motor 👍
EXACTLY in the same situation but mine isn't that bad. My piston, cylinder is fine but I'm getting a pretty bad knock. Have play at the lower piston rod and I'm not sure if the counterbalancer arms aren't worn. Sure I can do a teardown and rebuild it but I have a list of projects that have to get done before winter and I need to cut and vacuum leaves now. Parts + my time would add up to over 180 dollars. New engine on sale black friday delivered was about 625. I can sell the head, lower and, crank etc for parts on ebay as they are in great shape to offset engine cost. More than likely they will sell. Ordered the engine this morning and will just bolt it on and go by Tuesday of next week. Rebuild would take me at least 8 hours and reassembly - will it work? Maybe but with a new engine I won't worry about it for at least three years. With the rebuild who knows?
i am getting old and would like to rebuild, but, would put new one in since time is getting more precious now and i would want the job done.🤓
You have 200 in it too. Of the crank can be smoothed out and used its worth at least outting it back together and seeing if it will run for 188. Eapecially since its an extra machine
T bone although I would love to see a full rebuild video. I personally say if the crank can be salvaged rebuild it. However if it can’t salvaged replace. engine.
80 but I'll give you a challenge I like to see if you put a Harley motor on that lawn mower I'd be kind of neat I'm from Milford Ohio
Hi T-Bone, it would make a great video of the rebuild, but i would go for a engine replacement 👍, Hi Mrs T-Bone 👋
Rebuild you could probably clean the crank up
Since the replace price isn't astronomically different from the rebuild price I'd go with replace.
There may be hidden issues with the engine you couldn't diagnose right now that could lead to an early death after rebuild. 👍
Hey Mrs T-Bone 🙂👋
A Will get a new engine.,
I like the videos thanks,T Bone
New engine T Bone!!!
Get the crank out, see if it will clean up first. If it will then you're money ahead to rebuild the engine.
Where can we hear the whole song at the end?
New Engine or a decent used one. Even if the crank cleaned up, I would worry about all the heat that melted the connecting rod.
As much as I love rebuilding things, I would put a new engine on it. By the time you invest all your time in it and you still have parts that are fatigued from heat, you’d be money wise to replace it
I got a john deer D110 with 19 hp b&s with a cracked block it was a little more than 200 hr on it there did you find a new motor for that good price.
you know the best thing is a new engine, none of it is wort it. just fix it for the heck of it.
T-Bone, I think you will be $$$ ahead by replacing that engine. I really doubt that the crank will polish out and we haven't seen the condition of the cylinder wall.
Can you still buy a short block from B/S ??? Seems to be the best way to go for the price point to resale 😢
For the sake of a hundred and eighty odd bucks go new ..then you can make another video on rebuilding that motor.
Good luck mate.
For a real shop owner who doesn’t do video it’s best to stick a used on it and wait until next year to sale it 😊😊😊
I would replace it but then the video would be over. I vote rebuild if possible.
Fix it. 😊
With all of the known issues. Your over 3/4 price between new and rebuild. Another note, if your time is anything like mine it is cost prohibitive to rebuild and times are expensive in todays world. New engine is my vote Sir.
675.00 dollars for peace of mind of new engine will feel good on trails.
Where can you buy one for that price ???😊. Thanks 🙏
that's now a 6 in 1 tool.... something a painter never intended it to be: a valve cover removal device. hahahaha
I would fix it. Just remember others have said this is not a space ship. Ha! Good Luck.
Fix it!
i think i would go with the new engine
How much in labor for both ways
New would be the way to go IMHO.
You get a warranty with a new engine! I would replace it.
New engine!
I got a hold of a Kawasaki twin from my brother.....that had wood glue in the Crank case..... How it got there your guess is as good as mine.....But I know he buys glue by the gallon and puts it in old oil bottles.....He won't admit it but proof was in the Kawasaki oil pan.....😮
If it was me I would put a new engine on it that way you don't have to worry about anything else 😊
I'd try fixing the crank and under size bearings if it's just gonna be a trail beater not a yard princess
rod looks like alot of the Hyundai motors I have to take apart
I would try to fix the crank journal 1st if it can be fixed I would go for the rebuild and save $300 to $400...
New engine T-bone!