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Subject: [Spridgets] New Guy!
From: tequila.brad at gmail.com (Brad Fornal)
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:44:30 -0600
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I had an engine like that once, only moved with hammers and wood blocks. I
poured a 1/2" of Marvel Mystery Oil on top of each cylinder, and after
three rotations, the engine broke free. HTH, YMMV.

Brad

On Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Sue and Gabe Jacobs <
suengabe at optonline.net> wrote:

> All,
>
> New member from Medford, NY
> New Member of MG Car Club -Long Island Centre
> Member MG Experience bb.... Fod01
>
> '73 Midget, was covered outside since 1985
> Not running
> Racoons ripped up the seats
> decent body.  Mine needs work, but the car seems ok....;-)
>
> Took the head/ exhaust mani/ alternator/ carbs off.
> Engine moves - will much persuasion with wood block and mallet!
> Rear 2 pistons are the issue.  They are holding all solvents I put in
> there.  Cylinder walls look ok, so I'm thinking stuck rings.
>
> Haynes manual says I can change rings with the engine in the car... so
> some light reading for a cold Sunday morning.
>
> Happy New Year!
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