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RPB43

06-09-2016 @ 4:44 PM

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How do you unstick a flathead that's been sitting for twenty one years?

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06-09-2016 @ 5:40 PM

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I would suggest you give us a little more information.
Has it been stored outside?
Has it been completely sealed -- heads on, carb covered?
Has it been in a chassis -- connected to a radiator?

These answers could be helpful to assessing the condition of the engine.

In most cases, if it has been outdoors, with access openings subject to collecting moisture -- it maybe best to just start dismantling -- the rings could be rusted to the cylinder walls, making it difficult to free them up.

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06-10-2016 @ 3:19 AM

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It has been stored inside for twenty one years.Its in a 52 ford f-1.The motor is complete
Eveything there.I have tried about everything I can think of to free it up but no luck yet.

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06-10-2016 @ 6:04 AM

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Likely stating the obvious you may already have attempted, but if not, very simple, rudimentary, typically effective process for a car sitting in the conditions you describe with minimal disassembly required:

1) Remove spark plugs
2) Insert 2-3 tablespoons of MMO (Marvel Mystery Oil) in each cylinder. Use a pipette if possible and attempt to squirt it around the perimeter of each piston as much as possible. Let sit overnight MINIMUM
3) Repeat the step 2 cycle two-three times, allowing the MMO to sit overnight MINIMUM each time
4) While watching the motor fan, and with 2-3 helpers, slowly rock the truck back and forth while in high gear and if/when the fan/crank begins to rotate 1/8 - 1/4 a turn- stop - and insert more MMO in each cylinder, letting it sit for several minutes to overnight. In this occurrence where the motor begins to turn, continue to repeat this process until you achieve full and free rotation
5) If unsuccessful with step 4 continue steps 2/3/4 until you begin to see movement, and continue repeating step 4 again after movement is first seen until the motor is fully free

If you attempt this process, please let us know of your results and the forum will advise next steps whether freed-up or still seized.

You may wish to check this out:

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Freeing_a_stuck_engine

Hope this helps - sure others will weigh in with other ideas equally and possibly more effective as well. Good luck -

Steve

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RPB43

06-10-2016 @ 7:31 AM

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Thanks I will give that a try.I will keep you posted.

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