ORIGINAL: tigerdude426
So the engine is no good even though it was never used. And nobody takes returns on engines so I am stuck. And I don't know about any warranties but I am sure I am out of luck there too.
Where did you buy the engine?? Why won't they assist you??? Contact Thunder Tigre direct. I can't believe that they will not help on a new engine. I have had good response with them helping on even a used engine I bought.
By the way, I agree with Agexpert, it looks as if you have bottomed the thrust washer into the case jaming it. If there was a spacer missing behind the thrust washer, You may have also bound the crank by squeesing the bearings tight. SEND IT BACK.
Don