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Jimmy Freeman

09-25-2005 09:00:50




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I've just purchased a 1959 Cub and it seems that the engine is seized. The tractor supposedly ran fine summer before last and has been sitting in shed since. I've tried turning it over with the starter and with a pry bar on the flywheel. Any suggestions before I start to disassemble? This is a first posting for and any help will greatly be appreciated.
Jimmy




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Jimmy F.

09-25-2005 16:37:40




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 Re: 1959 cub engine seized in reply to Jimmy Freeman, 09-25-2005 09:00:50  
Thank you for the suggestions! I put a little penetrating oil in it yesterday. I've heard of using Marvel Mystery Oil but have never tried it. The cylinder is clear of gas or water. After letting it sit overnight I put the tranny in 3rd gear and tried rocking it a little. Do you think that heating the block with an external source of heat would help any? The oil in the pan looks great. The tractor appears to have been serviced regularly. Gauges look good, appears to have been replaced or are in really good shape, new starter, plugs and points look good. Kinda makes me think it can't be too bad. I'll let ya know what comes of it. Thanks for the FA link too.

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El Toro

09-29-2005 19:22:56




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 Re: 1959 cub engine seized in reply to Jimmy F., 09-25-2005 16:37:40  
Pour transmission fluid in the cylinders and let them soak. Need to be patient. Hal



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El Toro

09-25-2005 12:09:03




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 Re: 1959 cub engine seized in reply to Jimmy Freeman, 09-25-2005 09:00:50  
I put the wrong email on my earlier post. Hal



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El Toro

09-25-2005 12:06:26




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 Re: 1959 cub engine seized in reply to Jimmy Freeman, 09-25-2005 09:00:50  
Pour transmission fluid into each cylinder and let it soak for a few days. With the plugs out just bump the starter to see if the engine moves.

You need to be patient it just may be surface rust in the cylinders. It's a good idea to squirt engine oil into the cylinders whenever an engine is stored for any length of time and then crank the engine a few revolutions and either drain the fuel system or add a fuel stabilizer to
stop that gummy buildup in the fuel system. Hal
PS: The Cub engine has a history of losing their oil pressure. If you get it started watch your
oil gauge.

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Pete in Cal

09-25-2005 09:10:17




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 Re: 1959 cub engine seized in reply to Jimmy Freeman, 09-25-2005 09:00:50  
Take the plugs out and be sure it is not hydro locked with the cylinders full of water or gas. Try putting several ounces of diesel or some other solvent in the cylinders if it is stuck from sitting too long.



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