What model engine? There is NO chance whatever of fixing the damage for less money than the cost of a new engine. A broken con rod results from oil starvation and/or serious over-speeding. In addition to the rod, it will have taken out the crank, and the flailing end of the broken rod will very likely have destroyed the cam and govenor assembly.
A new engine may be cheaper than you think. Let me know the horsepower required.
phil_saunders(a)bigfoot.com
Phil Saunders
August 2009
Automatic Answer
We may have found other answers which could help you.
howtomendit.com for free repair help, information and advice.
Try fixfault.com to fix lawn mowers.