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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeM
I got the idea when you said the "smart thing to do" impllied to me (and probably others) that our alternate suggestions weren't worth $.02.

Kinda' like my way or the highway.
Mike, by no means was that my intention. Finding out the problem is one thing, and good to know. The OP said he didn't want to damage the block, my fear is that if the motor got 'unstuck' and spun over there could be damage done, that's all.

Originally Posted by phil2302
Looks like it was rode hard and put away wet. No way that was running right when it was parked.
O/Ps car may only have some rings stuck to the cylinder walls which is not to hard to free up.
No Phil you are wrong.....wasn't rode hard and put away wet, last tank of regular leaded gas went in about '83, when they quit selling leaded preimum. Car pinged bad with regular and my father parked it.

Crackshot, sorry if I have derailed your post. Being in the same spot you are in just over a year ago myself. I opted to just pull it and be safe with a rebuild. Good luck with the motor
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
The old myth (maybe true) was that you could pour Coke in the cylinders and, given enough time, the carbonic acid would eat through any corrosion. So, you wind up with pitting in the cylinder walls and even if it starts you're delaying the inevitable most likely.

If you post your location somebody nearby may have an inspection camera...if near Orlando you'd be welcome to borrow mine. Harbor Freight has them for $70. I use it to inspect frames, hinge pillars, plumbing inside walls, dryer vents and amateur proctology.

Considering that last use, you may not want to borrow mine
Frankie you are a jack of all traits "amateur proctology"
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