My Wren 80K is the best engine in this class I think, for the money and just even if money were no issue. I was sad to see Ron Ballard "retire" but I think the timing of how fast it happened makes me think something is definitely is up. Otherwise there would have been more of a lead up to it and then the timing of these sorts of rumors with an announcement in the creditor's auction market.
I know "orphan" engines can easily be serviced at some of the service centers out there but I would hope some other reputable company would buy the assets - that is, if this doesn't just turn out to be a "near miss" with a white knight buyer appearing in the 11th hour.
I'm hoping there is an alternative process going on or at least a good explanation. Hope alone not typically being a very productive exercise in these cases, however.