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Re: Stuck Engine

To: "Perry T. Hammock" <phammock@ivy.tec.in.us>
Subject: Re: Stuck Engine
From: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:10:24 -0500 (CDT)
Cc: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
On Thu, 7 Aug 1997, Perry T. Hammock wrote:

> OK - time to seek wisdom again!  The TR3A (TS60999) has a stuck engine - from 
>years of sitting.  Any suggestions on how to break it loose appreciated.  Have 
>WD40, Marvel Mystery and liq wrench in the cylinders, plugs out.  Starter wont 
>budge it (didnt want to try it too much), and I have the crank handle to try 
>to turn it.  I realize a full rebuild will probably be needed, its just a 
>matter of pride to try and get the thing broken loose.  Ive seen other old 
>Triumphs that had been sitting outside unprotected that fired right up.  Any 
>help appreciated!!
> 
> Perry Hammock
> 
        The old restorers trick was coca cola down tthe bores...

        Good luck Greg

gpetrola@prairienet.org                         1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
        "That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois


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