Bullwinkle wrote:
> I've never tried this, but have always wondered if something like this
> would work.
>
> 1) Run the engine until warm and drain the oil. Leave plug out and do
> not refill. Leave a drip tray under the drain hole.
>
> 2) Rotate the engine until the piston is past TDC and partially down on
> the power stroke (post compression).
>
> 3) Fill the cylinder with a cup or two of kerosene (paraffin).
>
> 4) Pressurize the cylinder with air as one would with a leak down test.
>
> 5) Keep pressurizing the cylinder and wait several days until all the
> kerosene has been forced out.
>
> 6) If the kerosene didn't work, perhaps one could use lacquer thinner
> or other highly solvent material.
>
> 7) Replace the drain plug, fill with fresh oil, and then run the engine
> checking for oil leaks.
I have been told that auto tranmission oil is better than kerosene. I
have no experience with this use of either.
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