This came to me instead of he whole group ----- Original Message ----- From: Nick Nichols <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: dirt rider <drt-rdr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 11:12 PM Subject: Re: Frozen engine > Anybody out there have any good suggestions to free up stuck pistons > in an engine that has not run in 15 years? I have been soaking the > pistons with penterating oil. I just took the heads and oil pan off > today, and everything looks good(no rust or corrosion) I will attempt > to turn the engine in a week or so. > > I own several late 50's DeSotos, Plymouths, and Chryslers. The above > mentioned engine though is a '62 Studebaker Hawk 289 V8 I hope no one > is offended by this car. I like Mopars, Studebakers and Hudsons! > > Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nick Nichols > > Cars: > > 1953 Chrysler T & C Wagon, Hemi. > 1954 Hudson Hornet Special > 1954 Hudson Hornet > 1957 Chrysler New Yorker 4dr sedan > 1958 DeSoto Adventurer Coupe > 1959 Dodge Coronet 2dr ht. > 1960 Plymouth Fury conv. > 1960 Studebaker Hawk > 1961 Chrysler Newport conv. > 1961 DeSoto 2dr ht. > 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk > 1964 Studebaker Avanti > |