Well finally got the 860 loose after two weeks since buying it as stuck.
I soaked in everything from PB Blaster, ATF, and finally a day or two or two of vinegar.
Finally got some dry weather and worked on it after church. Started by taking the front end off and working the crank nut with a 3/4” breaker bar. All that did was torque the nut. Decided to pull the pan again and see if I could get a few whacks on the rods. To my surprise #2 was loose and had a stream of vinegar coming down.
Now on to #3 which was by far the worse. Luckily the crank was positioned so I could get the rod cap off. Rotated the crank out of the rod and pounded some from the bottom, nothing going.
Got a 4x4 and nicked off the edges to fit the bore and after only a few whacks it moved down about 1/8”.
Long story short, it’s got some pitting but I’m going to see what a hone will do. It turns over nicely with no rough spots. Carb kit and steering bearings are on the way. Then I’ll finish with reassembly and wiring.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
I soaked in everything from PB Blaster, ATF, and finally a day or two or two of vinegar.
Finally got some dry weather and worked on it after church. Started by taking the front end off and working the crank nut with a 3/4” breaker bar. All that did was torque the nut. Decided to pull the pan again and see if I could get a few whacks on the rods. To my surprise #2 was loose and had a stream of vinegar coming down.
Now on to #3 which was by far the worse. Luckily the crank was positioned so I could get the rod cap off. Rotated the crank out of the rod and pounded some from the bottom, nothing going.
Got a 4x4 and nicked off the edges to fit the bore and after only a few whacks it moved down about 1/8”.
Long story short, it’s got some pitting but I’m going to see what a hone will do. It turns over nicely with no rough spots. Carb kit and steering bearings are on the way. Then I’ll finish with reassembly and wiring.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
