--- to make metal in the oil. Tore it down today and the bore looks rough. It will cost about $115 for parts and I'm not sure a new piston, rings and rod will fix the problem and they're hard to find so I'm thinking of checking on an 8HP Predator for $230 to replace it. It's mainly used as a fan on my leaf vac setup. Maybe I'll just button it back up and run 'er 'til she blows. It doesn't get that many hours anyway.
Mike
Mike