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I want to thank you both for getting back to me.
I took my car to a local garage that I have used occasionally over the years that is just 2 miles from my home. They are of course new owners. No mention of the new type of parts for either. Just am stumped that they never saw the tensionor bad or that the crank had 1/4" play in it the first time.
My big question is how can a crankshaft have so much play in any direction and yet they is no engine sound of any kind with bearings. The Cruiser sounds beautiful. Purr's ever so quietly. Just really has me confused. I never heard of anything like this in the 40 years I have had a vehicle.
As for tearing down this engine, if I must remove it, I plan on installing a remanufactured engine. I will do it myself. I just paid $1400 for the two repairs and I figure that's enough. At least to a second party. The engine alone will cost me $2400 including core charge. That includes free shipping and they arrange at their cost to ship the core.
Again thank you to you both. I know now that I joined the right forum. God Bless!