Big end damage

[PhilM]

Thanks Dickie65, wise words I'm sure, I take your point but I only concentrated on the engine as something that I could (hopefully) progress  during the lockdown without too much interaction with others. I need to get somebody to give the body the once over in order to work out the way ahead and I can't see that happening for a while yet.
Yes, I'll certainly start to make contact with people who I can call in when things get a bit easier but it's a bit frustrating right now not being able to make much progress.
Meanwhile I've got the block to build up again, new valves etc. and several other small items to clean up and give a lick of paint to, so still a few excuses not to help the other half with the gardening.

Thanks again!