Be sure to securely tape shut any and all openings into the engine while he is working on cutting and threading the shaft so no trash gets into the engine.

If they absolutely insist on the engine being taken apart, (which they shouldn't), let me know and I'll send you some tips on disassembly and re-assembly of the engine. There are pitfalls and possible problem areas for a "newbie" when doing this....

As a hint for you in general, a lot of times people prefer a phone call to an e-mail, and it's certainly faster. Keeping up with ones e-mail can be a chore, and a lot of people are getting away from e-mail, and/or neglecting keeping up with it.

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