Take the starter off and pry on the flywheel ring gear. You will get alot more leverage to beak it loose. Paul A. Schmidt -----Original Message----- From: Nick Nichols <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Kroil >I think I am the one that started all this talk about "Kroil" with my >questions about my Studebaker Hawk frozen engine. I am waiting for my >next batch of cans in the mail. They did not mention this special of >the large cans at 2 for 1. Anyway, an old timer around here seems to >swear by the "Sili-Kroil" instead of the regular Kroil for freeing up >the pistons. The Sili-Kroil has silicone added and this helps out a >lot with lubricating if the pistons do break free. > > My engine is still frozen and I have stripped 2 crankbolts. My next >attack is a large strap wrench with a cheater bar around the pulley >where the crankbolt is attached. If that doesn't work with another >soaking of Sili-Kroil as well, I might have to bite the bullet and >pull the motor and take it to a machine shop for a short block >rebuild. Good luck to everyone with this 'frozen engine' problem. >If anyone has any other suggestions, let me know!! > >Nick. > |