>A friend of mine was just given a 1986 Alpha Romeo with
>a seized engine. He knows nothing at all about the
>condition of the engine. My first reaction was to
>suggest that he pull the spark plugs and shoot some oil
>into the cylinders to see if he could make the engine turn over.
>If that is a good idea, what kind of oil should he use and how
>much?
A friend of mine filled the crankcase and cylinders of a seized engine
with a mixture Marvel's Mystery Oil and diesel. It unstuck itself
after sitting for quite a length of time. I'd recommend that you pull
the plugs before you attempt to turn it over.... =8^)
Mike
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