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Dave Sherburne NY

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I just purchased an old Essex with a flathead six
It has been stored inside since 1974. the engine is
not set up and their is oil in the crankcase. I think I should put something that says miracle on
the can into each sparkplug hole to free up the
rings but haven't found the right can. An older
mechanic suggested Kero or Diesel fuel. I have
plenty of time because there are other things to
fix. What do you suggest to put in their and no
I don't know that the rings are set up but I have
lots of time to let it soak.
 
My late dad had one of those before my time. I think they pushed it around to back of the barn.
We played in it making like we could drive it. They bought a new 1935 Ford to replace it. I don't remember much about it either. They drove that old Essex some long distaces back in the late 1920's and early 30's. Hal
 
ATF is the stuff to put in to the cylinders. Fill each one up and walk away from it for a week or so. Been using ATF for years and it has always done a very good job or cleaning up rust, and unlocking engines and popping rings free
Hobby farm
 
If you ever need a head light let me know. For some reason I have one. I think It's brass. I also have a trailer made from a essex front end. Want to keep that. Stan
 
If you're gonna play with an Essex, you need to check in on the HET (Hudson, Essex Terraplane) board- www dot classiccar dot com, click on Forums, click on Hudson (Its the one with more posts than all the other boards put together). That is pretty much the "official" Hudson site, and as the saying goes, "They've forgot more about Hudsons (and Essexes) than I'll ever know." Friendly bunch, too.
 
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