Thanks to Ben and all the others who responded offlist. I will apply the
collective expertise and let you know what happens.
Sincerely -Kevin
On Sun, 26 Aug 2001, Ben/Pam Zwissler wrote:
> Kevin,
>
> You're right, you may have created a problem for yourself. My experience
> with these engines is that the pistons will lock solidly in the sleeves if
> the engine isn't turned over every few months. I've had at least three or
> four come to me this way. The full skirted pistons seem to easily corrode
> themselves into place. I've got a rebuilt and never run engine that I've
> kept stored for 10 years that still turns easily, but a few times a year I
> squirt oil into the plugs holes and turn it over a few times. I've seen
> "good used" engines lock up in a year when stored outside with no
> preparation and no maintenance.
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