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Originally Posted by pelican
if cylinders are rusted,valves are rusted - filling it with that cocktail is going to do what ?
you are aware that cylinder and pistons have a clearance spec ? also,no surface defects should be present on either area,yes ? notice we haven't touched on the valve train quite yet ?
spin it with an impact wrench ?
pop heads off ?
perhaps a better move would be to see if it actually spins over,with the plugs out - we'll skip the impact gun for this and substitute a breaker bar instead....turn it over a few times and see what happens
"step up" is claiming the motor's free:
"The 6 that is in the boat turns but has sat for many years so a total rebuild is a must. Ty for the info "
overhaul on that motor is going to be cheap - the "hang ons are the $ exhaust manifold,carb,electrical - I would count in as all hangon parts needing replacement...
are you not the same gentleman that was attempting to rebuild a 24 topaz a few years ago ?
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I prefer a 1/2 ratchet for the first turns.
Said she turns.
Never owned a Topaz.
Not everyone has an open checkbook.
Is hangon a word in Jersey?
Put a brick on the gas pedal of Snowman`s 68 350 skylark with the wheel locked over.
Had one of the worst rod knocks I have ever heard.
Took 20 minnows to throw a rod.
Head bolt torque spec and pattern is 7th grade.
Pop Pop.
I am not an aerospace machinist and neither are you.
How do you file your rings?