I cant help with that but i find you get a better response if you put up your location, at least the state.

Unfortunately we learn most by our mistakes and i feel you might be in for a steep learning curve, can i suggest just before you go smashing your engine with a small sledge hammer again that you post the issue here and someone will tell if its a good idea you before you break it :)
Their a great bunch of guys on this forum, extremely helpful.