I finally got out in the garage today to start putting my project 3400 back together. The plan was to get the head put on today and check compression. Once I got out there I realized one of the pistons was not moving when trying to turn the radiator fan. I sprayed penetrating oil around the edges of the piston and let it sit a few hours. After some tapping with a wood block, I realized the piston itself is wiggling, but it still is not moving up and down. Does this sound like the stuck rings to you or does it sound like maybe rod bearings or something else.
As a background, I received this tractor with the head already removed and rebuilt. The previous owner had a heart attack and didn't have the energy to finish it. All of the oil was drained from the oil pan and it has been sitting with the head off for a few years (stored inside the garage). The pistons were free when I bought it and were free probably 6 months ago when I tried it, now the one is stuck.
This is my first time doing anything inside an engine, so I am a little outside my comfort zone, but trying to learn.
Thanks for any help.
As a background, I received this tractor with the head already removed and rebuilt. The previous owner had a heart attack and didn't have the energy to finish it. All of the oil was drained from the oil pan and it has been sitting with the head off for a few years (stored inside the garage). The pistons were free when I bought it and were free probably 6 months ago when I tried it, now the one is stuck.
This is my first time doing anything inside an engine, so I am a little outside my comfort zone, but trying to learn.
Thanks for any help.