When I get time to mess with it again I may try the ATF/Acetone, that
would be pretty easy to do.
When the engine was in the car I tried rotating the engine I ended up
putting it in high gear and putting a large pipe wrench on the
driveshaft. I put nearly 200ft-pounds on it and nothing moved. This
little engine won't develop nearly that much torque when running at full
throttle.
I pulled the head off to investigate. I PB'd the cylinders numerous
times, let it set, and tried hitting the tops of the pistons with a
block of wood and a small sledge hammer. I pulled the engine out,
pulled the pan, pulled a rod cap off and tried to knock that piston
out. I was being a little easy on it this time not wanting to damage
the pistons from the bottom, but couldn't get any movement. I'm not
sure the pistons can be reused anyway.
> Good luck, just take your time. If you do try tapping the pistons do
> it gently. Don't come down real hard
> with the hammer like you're trying to drive a nail home in 1 hit..
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