[TR] GT6 Engine Still Seized

[TRDOCTOR at aol.com]

I have read what others have written about seized engines.  Here is my  story.
10 or so years ago I bought a TR3A that had been sitting outside under a  
"tarp".  The carbs were full of leaves/mud dobber nests and the interior  was 
just about non existent.  The engine was also seized.  I took all  the plugs out 
and did all of the normal things.  Marvel, penetrating oil,  you name it.  I 
finally put it in gear and rocked it and it broke  loose.  I rebuilt the carbs 
(another story), changed the oil, did a tune  up, and put the gas line to the 
pump in a can of gas under the car.  When I  tried to crank the car with the 
starter, the starter was froze.  I took a 2  X 4 and placed it on the end of 
the offending piece and gave it a smart smack  with a hammer.  It worked.  The 
car cranked and fired.  It spit  what remained of the innards of the muffler 
about 20 feet behind the car.   I came up with 80 lbs. oil pressure and settled 
out at 180 degrees temp.   It was a memorable evening when it lit off.
 
Sam and Carol Clark 
Green Country Triumphs 
TS45355L  O
CC82030U O
Cell: 918-625-6798  

 






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