The cheapest way to go is to find a good used engine to put in it. By the time you fix your engine correctly you will have 2 or 3 grand in it.
If that really is what happened - no.
Replace the engine.Replace the engine.
it is a connecting rod that has seized on the crank / broke and went thru the block
Metal to metal bam.
A broken connecting rod usually calls for replacing the "short block" at the minimum. The motor most likely has damage to the crank and block. Either replace the bottom end or another motor. There is a possibility that it could be overhauled but I dont think its likely
No,some times the thrown rod will not go thru the block.
it is a connecting rod that has seized on the crank / broke and went thru the block
No. Blow by means that compression is leaking past the rings into the crankcase. Other than burning oil and fouling the motor with exhaust and carbon, reduced power is the biggest result of blow by. A thrown rod means that the connecting rod has broken off and is swinging freely around inside the motor. A thrown rod is usually caused when the rod bearing seizes. Because the rod cannot rotate around the crank, the rod breaks off. This is a lubrication issue caused by low or no oil pressure. A thrown rod can also be caused if water or other uncompressable fluids are swallowed into the motor. This will bend the connecting rod leading to breakage.
Really easy. Ignition switch is mounted on top of the steering colum under the dash, 2 small bolts hold it to steering colum, wiring harness plug, and operating rod. Remove wiring harness, two bolts and operating rod, then in reverse order install new switch.
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A good way to fix a broken customized rod would be with electrical conduit. It is easy to use and most customized rods have a basic inside rod that can be matched with electrical conduit.
This is an excellent article on how to replace the inner tie rod bushings, which are a common problem. http://www.allpar.com/fix/intrepid-steering.html