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Thread: 1942 Straight 8 stuck

  1. #1
    hunter Guest

    1942 Straight 8 stuck

    Does anyone have any good techniques for freeing up one of these? I will be taking the head off today so I will know more then. Also will these beast fit on an engine stand??

    Thanks

  2. #2
    wildcat_steve Guest

    soak in desiel fuel

    pull plugs and pour in the desiel then crank by hand 24 hrs later

  3. #3
    use 2 engine stands. one for the front and one for the back.

  4. #4
    Coka Cola!!! Seriously...

  5. #5

    1942 Stuck

    Marvel Mystery Oil, really works!!!!

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