There is a club chapter in northern Ill. Here is a link to their website. http://www.motorheadsil.com/ Click on events and you’ll see that they are having a meet July 25th., about a hour from O hare. If you can make that meet you may find someone that could help you. If you decide to go, bring the motor.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.