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Motor may be Binded

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I think my motor binded when i let it sit for 4 months and its been really cold this winter. Was away , wasnt able to start up every now and then

If i put a ratchet to the balancer bolt while car is in nuetral, will this help pry it loose?


any suggestions to unbind motor?
 

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Before you try to break it free, put a little bit of marvel mistery oil in each spark plug hole and let it sit for a while. Then try to break it free with a socket on the balancer bolt.
 

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How did you come to the conclusion that the motor is bound up?
 

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Maryland Stang said:
How did you come to the conclusion that the motor is bound up?
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He probably couldnt get anything to move when he cranked?

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