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John
I'm glad you found what the problem was. Basically it shouldn't
be very expensive to regrind the crank, install new bearings and a set
of rings. At that point you could check the valve guides and lap in the
valves and your on the road again. Being on the Canadian Owners
Maitenance plan I figure if I did the job myself, I could most likely do
the whole thing for under $500. This does not apply to the U.S.
unfortunately. Still you should be able to get it done for a max of
$1500. Don't let them get carried away! These are very basic simple
engines. Check Trade-a-Plane for bearings etc. and you'll see the parts
are quite cheap. Good luck and let us know how it works out and at
what cost, if you don't mind.
Jon Page
FLAK MAGNET.
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