Hello Flyby thanks for the reply. Seems just the right guy happened along. I'm posting some pics of the engine.
It looks as though a good cleaning is in order and I don't anticipate any any other issues. At the moment, but that how it goes. I would appreciate opinions on these.
It did not come apart easy at all. I tried using zip ties to remove the sleeve with no luck. Eventually end up using a flat piece of soft metal and wrench to get it to budge. Uh..that was tense! All is well. The crankshaft, the same. I put the nut on and had to wack it a good one with a plastic hammer to get it free! Glad it's over.
I've cleaned the parts dissassembled everything, all full of rust and goo. Need to get gasket set. All cleaned except crank. Will remove rust with p oil and steel wool. I am told this engine has only ran a couple times then stored in basement for 4 years. By looking at wear in cylinder and piston I believe this to be true. But I think it is the result of not using after run oil. Can someone confirm?
There is a pic of the mark in sleeve at tdc. Any thoughts? The discoloration on the outside of sleeve. Don't know what to think. Will polish with steel wool as well.
I'll leave it to be here. Thanks!




