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bweed2112
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Post by bweed2112 » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:54 pm

I have put some MMO in the spark plug tubes about a month ago. 2 weeks ago we did not see improvement, so we pulled the motor and put it on the counter to be looked at.
Still has the MMO in there soaking, but in a few weeks we are thinking of pulling the heads and inspecting.
Will keep everyone involved informed of results

48lesco
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Location: Olmsted Twp, Ohio

Post by 48lesco » Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:27 pm

I've had success with infra-red heat lamps on the sides of the cylinders. Warm it up good and try to crack it free with a strap wrench or oil filter wrench on the rotor. Sometimes the "stuff" sticking the pistons to the cylinders gets softer when hot. I think the heat also helps the penetrating oil a little...

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