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Walker
02-07-2011, 10:17 PM
I have an engine that's been sitting for a while and seems to have locked up. Is there anything any of you have had luck with in a similar situation, like putting oil in the plug holes, etc? I'd like to get this thing unstuck before having to take it apart.

Thanks, Art

Triumphdaytona2007
02-07-2011, 10:23 PM
i had a similar situation and i filled the plug holes with diesel, let it sit for a few days and that worked, it also worked on a motorcycle i had

rwollschlager
02-07-2011, 11:27 PM
fill the plug holes with Marvel Mystery Oil, did the trick for me.

-Rob

cousindave
02-08-2011, 08:31 AM
Marvel mystery oil works everytime

Walker
02-08-2011, 07:51 PM
Ah, yes, forgot about the Marvelous Mystery stuff!! Will try it this weekend. By the way, many years ago a farmer friend of mine's dad used to fill oil sump with diesel and run the car for 10-15 minutes. He claimed it cleaned out the gunk. Never tried it my self.:rolleyes: Thanks for the reminder guys.

I Leak Oil
02-09-2011, 06:40 AM
Not sure if the new low sulfer diesel would be such a good idea.