I am truly overwhelmed by the sincere offers to help fix my engine.
Now if I could just find that AWOL Scotty to beam my engine there.
I have sincerely considered the offers including checking on freight charges to ship my engine which would be from $2,000 to $3,000 round trip to and from those who've offered. At least for me, that's quite a bit to add to the repair bill just for transportation. Plus, I'd still have to remove the engine, "crate it up", which I have no idea how to do, then reinstall the engine when I get it back.
If that darn Scotty would just get back to his station for a "beaming" I'd do it in a minute. I may still, as a last resort, if this other angle I'm pursuing doesn't work out.
Thanks again for everyone's sincere concern and offers to help.
You guys are the greatest.