Posted by Scott on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 9:08PM :
In Reply to: stuck flathead engine posted by jyotin on Monday, February 11, 2002 at 9:04AM :
Try putting some diesel down the spark plug holes and letting it sit for a few days. Or get a couple cans of PB Blaster and spraying that into the cylinders and letting that sit for a few days. Patience here can be very valuable. If it's relly stuck pull the head and using a small propane torch heat around the piston where it meets the cylinder wall. When it cools some and is at a safe temp hit that area again with the PB Blaster. As a last resort take a chunk of pine two by four and LIGHTLY tap on the outside edge of the piston all the way around each piston while making sure there is enough penetrant to do the job. Also you might want to ask at any engine shops in your area, they might have a trick up their sleeves they would be willing to share. Good Luck!!