is there a DIY guide for overhauling a small engine?

Question

i have an old tractor engine (17hp, ohv, single cylinder) that has a busted connecting rod. i want to fix it up to have spare. im an amateur mechanic with a good amount of experience with small engines and im confident o can do this, but it would be nice to have a guide in case i dont understand something.
im also assuming that i should replace all the gaskets before putting the engine back together. is there anything else i should replace on an old engine before i put it together? piston rings or anything else that might be worn out?

Answer 1

I have seen small engine repair guides at the library. Here in Ok. and in Ca. If you are taking it apart anyway replace rings, bearings and all oil seals.You will be virtually new. If you don't find a guide at the library try ebay, then Amazon.