Another email, this time with photos of the problems with MY engine. The email states that when the mechanics disassembled my engine it was found in "rustic" condition. Honestly, I'm not too surprised at this given the weather in Japan and my general lack of understanding of how to properly maintain engines. The following items will need to be replaced, if they cannot be salvaged with some careful polishing. All of this explains why the engine had no compression whatsoever.
1) Piston Ring - 7 nos
2) O ring inlet - 7 nos
3) O ring (top cover c case ) - 2nos
4) Piston pin & connecting rod pin
5) Bearing - 3nos ( Top cover front end bearing , Cam gear bearing and top cover rear end bearing)
(*Note for anyone wondering: "nos" is British English for "number of parts.")
I have written back asking for an estimate for this work. Honestly, if it's going to cost almost as much as the upgrade to the 777 ($500) then maybe that would be the best thing to do.
Last edited by abufletcher; 05-28-2016 at 05:24 PM.