I don't think I have the space or time to take the bottom end apart and have the block cleaned and everything else. I don't have much more money to invest in this project. I think I could handle just doing the top end myself, and I would make a write up with pictures about what to do and not to do as a newbie. I guess i could buy a second hand motor or something but that may open up another can of worms. Any suggestions? This whole situation is bumming me out.