do I rebuild or replace my b&s 24hp intek motor?

[bertsmobile1]

I finally got to open the motor. So the connecting rod is broken and the piece that is still attached to the piston is wedged against the camshaft.

So now the hard decision is to buy a new motor or a new mower.

Got pictures but still figuring out how to reduce the file size as it is too large.

Firstly tap the piston back up the cylinder a little and pull the engine fully apart .
Then was & check everything carefully for cracks , add up the price of new parts and compare it to the price of a superceeded engine from Small Engine Warehouse, Small Engine Suppliers, Surplus Centre , Repower Centre .
You can get some really cheap .
Unless you live in mountain goat country or think your mower is a Brush Hog anything from 18Hp up will be fine .