Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Craftsman Eager-1 Engine self-destructed

Okay, here's the scoop. I let a neighbor kid use my Craftsman Eager-1, model 917.377543. It has (had) a Tecumseh 6.5HP, model number LEV120-361044B. The problem is that when he brought the mower back to me, the entire side of the block had blown out. :madhell: Not even sure how he managed that one. It had oil in it when he started.
Anyway, my question is this: Is there a replacement engine that has the same specifications as the LEV120-361044B? I know that Tecumseh switched from the LEV120 designation in favor of the LV195's, but I don't know which one would work for my application. Considering Tecumseh went kaput, it doesn't even have to be a Tecumseh engine, if there is one from another mfg. that will work. Does anyone out there by chance know of a location where I can get the crankshaft specifications for this engine? I would check mine, but it is currently across town at a friend's house. I know the easiest thing would be to just buy a new lawn mower, especially since this one is really my back up, as I have a newer mower already. I just can't see myself parting with it, however, as it was my grandfather's. Also, to buy a new lawn mower with the equivalent bells and whistles would cost a lot more than to find a replacement engine. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Small Engine Warehouse has LV120-361544-NS for $110 and show they have 450 of them. Have a good one. Geo

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