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stuck engine on VAC Case

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dauvau

04-02-2006 09:29:19




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Any suggestions on what to do about a stuck engine that was recently rebuilt. Got tractor back last fall and forgot to check for antifreeze before winter set in. Found out was straight water. Moved tractor in side and warmed it up. Drained water, but then left empty through rest of winter. Now it"s stuck.
I was told I could remove the spark plugs and squirt diesel in the pistons. Then let it sit for awhile and then rock the tractor back and forth until it breaks lose. Is this true, or is there something better I could do.

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old

04-02-2006 11:35:39




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 Re: stuck engine on VAC Case in reply to dauvau, 04-02-2006 09:29:19  
My self I use a mix of tranny fluid and turpentine, not paint thinner. I mix it 50/50 and so far this has worked on every engine I have tried it in other then 2 of them. One of them is still soaking and I haven't really tried to turn it over the the other one did bark free but it pushed out #2 sleeve when it did. I always use the starter to try to turn them over because it puts out a lot more turque then you ever will. I do short quick hits of the starter button never holding it long till the engine does start to move. Always put the plugs back in when left alone but pull the plugs before you try to turn it over and stay clear because if it popps loose it will shot stuff all over the place.

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stout1

04-02-2006 11:16:40




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 Re: stuck engine on VAC Case in reply to dauvau, 04-02-2006 09:29:19  
atf works good when assembling a new engine because it"s thin and burns off quickly. When trying to free up a frozen engine use something that penetrates rust like wd-40 or liquid wrench. Once the cylinders are free then put some atf back in the cylinders before you fire it to keep the cylinders lubed up.

Michael



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Brian in WA

04-02-2006 10:22:09




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 Re: stuck engine on VAC Case in reply to dauvau, 04-02-2006 09:29:19  
Squirt either diesel or automatic transmission fluid in it and let it set a few days before trying to turn it over. Try turning the engine over 1/4 to 1/2 turn every couple of days using the hand crank if you have one or by rocking the tractor back and forth (in gear) a foot or so. Do not try to break the engine free by pulling it and engaging the clutch as you may bend the push rods. Be sure to check you oil for water contamination. I am using the transmission fluid in my VAC right now to try to free a stuck engine.

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