I've heard that coke does a good job too.
Andrew H. Litkowiak wrote:
>
> STOP! If the engine is seized, you may do additional damage.
>
> Before you do anything else, pull the plugs out and shoot Marvel Mystery Oil
> http://www.autobarn.net/chmm013.html or similar substance into the cylinders.
>
> Walk away. For a week. I'm serious.
>
> Next weekend, try to hand turn the engine without the spark plugs in. Be sure
> the truck is not in gear, etc.
>
> If it won't turn by hand, it is most likely bound up to a degree that will
> require a rebuild.
>
> Todd Kendrick wrote:
>
> > Hello All! I recently acquired a 1973 Series III 88"
> > (#25901401B) from a local guy who has had it here for 15 years (though
> > it has not run in that time). It has a New Mexico tag from 1985 that
> > expired long ago. It also has a sticker from "British Auto Services,
> > Inc. Rockville Maryland"; although it was titled here in NM in 1973
> > originally.
> > I bought it from the deceased owner's son who did not know much about
> > it or what was wrong with the LR. The good news is it is very complete
> > and very straight w/ very little rust and I acquired it for very cheap;
> > the bad news is the engine seems to be seized. Any ideas on how to
> > un-seize the motor or better yet any ideas on how to determine if it is
> > seized for sure? I have been trying to turn the hand crank clockwise and
> > it won't budge; I have also tried to turn over the starter and it seems
> > to just click like the starter is trying but the engine wont turn over.
> > I do not have any plug wires in it but it should turn over without them
> > should it not??? The engine oil is very clean. Any help/ideas would be
> > appreciated. Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> > Todd Kendrick
> > Taos, NM
> > '66 109" P/U (running)
> > '73 88" (new project)
> > '60 88" (parts car)
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