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1962 Elgin (Sears) 14.1 HP resuscitation
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<blockquote data-quote="Boat2fast" data-source="post: 351778" data-attributes="member: 13358"><p>Pistons that have rusted in place may have stuck rings. Even though the pistons are now moving, the rings could be rusted tight in their grooves. This can quickly ruin the pistons, rings, and bores. The rusty residue can also quickly ruin parts.</p><p></p><p> This is a difficult situation because there is no real good way to clean up the mess without taking the whole engine apart, cleaning/inspecting all the parts, and reassembling with new gaskets and seals.</p><p></p><p> The other things that can give trouble are the crank seals. If they leak air, they will disrupt the low-speed mixture for the closest cylinder. Rubber seals from the 50s and 60s and ethanol fuel often make trouble. New seals at least would give a running start and let the engine serve for a while.</p><p></p><p> In for a penny, in for a pound.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boat2fast, post: 351778, member: 13358"] Pistons that have rusted in place may have stuck rings. Even though the pistons are now moving, the rings could be rusted tight in their grooves. This can quickly ruin the pistons, rings, and bores. The rusty residue can also quickly ruin parts. This is a difficult situation because there is no real good way to clean up the mess without taking the whole engine apart, cleaning/inspecting all the parts, and reassembling with new gaskets and seals. The other things that can give trouble are the crank seals. If they leak air, they will disrupt the low-speed mixture for the closest cylinder. Rubber seals from the 50s and 60s and ethanol fuel often make trouble. New seals at least would give a running start and let the engine serve for a while. In for a penny, in for a pound. [/QUOTE]
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