Originally Posted By: Lubener
I wouldn't put any money in it. Wheels are worn too.Change the oil and run it till something happens. Why part it out as suggested, it runs. I had an engine which knocked slightly. I made the mistake of changing the head gasket, the added compression made matters worse and the rod threw.
I am glad you found problem, sorry about this post, I missed the your fix. Amazing you did not shear the flywheel key also.