Rusty: My only experience has been on my test bed
engine that I can get out, cuss and walk away from when things don't go right;
but, I am pretty well convinced these little things are almost indestructible as
long as it make 6 pops when turned over and has some kind of oil pressure.
That was one reason I sort of agreed with those who said stop the leak, put oil
back in it and see how things go before taking the wings off. That is
still my thoughts. If it don't work right while sitting on the ground with
plenty of oil and coolant, then kick it, cuss it and take it apart. Works for
me; but, then again, it ain't my butt in there when it gets off the ground.
That's purely for you to decide whether to even try it. Rots a ruck
!
jofarr, soddy tn