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Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100 RonBurgandy #1497126 04/18/2023 11:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 Upstate NY Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer
Phak1 AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 Upstate NY	I agree with “Gdads51”, you need to empty out the cylinders and replace with a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF tranny fluid, then follow ”Hotrod Lincoln’s” advice ad pry it back and forth with a big crowbar. Again, patience is your best tool in your toolbox to free this engine. May take weeks, Good Luck!ðŸ€ Last edited by Phak1; 04/18/2023 11:39 PM. Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals 1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes Project Journals Stovebolt Gallery Forum

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starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/23/2023 10:53 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/23/2023 9:58 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/23/2023 7:23 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Rich'sToys	03/24/2023 3:57 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/24/2023 8:28 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Bill Hanlon	03/24/2023 4:52 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/24/2023 8:33 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Peggy M	03/24/2023 2:04 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/24/2023 6:20 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Rich'sToys	03/25/2023 3:38 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	03/25/2023 10:40 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	52Carl	03/25/2023 11:53 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/27/2023 12:44 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	03/27/2023 10:36 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/28/2023 12:57 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	03/29/2023 1:42 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Rich'sToys	03/28/2023 3:52 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/28/2023 9:16 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/28/2023 9:27 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/28/2023 5:06 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Mike B	03/28/2023 6:16 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	04/19/2023 6:17 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	texczech	04/22/2023 11:04 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/28/2023 6:19 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	216wny	03/28/2023 9:24 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	03/29/2023 12:45 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/29/2023 1:38 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Mike B	03/29/2023 2:30 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	03/29/2023 1:51 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	03/29/2023 2:10 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/29/2023 3:43 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	05/18/2023 12:22 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Otto Skorzeny	03/29/2023 10:05 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	04/19/2023 6:05 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	03/29/2023 10:23 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	03/30/2023 6:47 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/01/2023 12:17 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Otto Skorzeny	04/01/2023 1:19 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/02/2023 4:26 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	04/02/2023 4:49 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/03/2023 1:05 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/18/2023 10:11 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Gdads51	04/18/2023 12:50 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	EdPruss	04/18/2023 10:26 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	04/18/2023 5:50 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Phak1	04/18/2023 11:38 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/19/2023 1:22 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	04/19/2023 1:28 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	WICruiser	04/19/2023 12:01 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	05/14/2023 7:05 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	05/14/2023 8:23 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	CBall	05/18/2023 1:05 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	fixite7	05/19/2023 11:39 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	05/23/2023 9:28 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Hotrod Lincoln	05/23/2023 6:53 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	06/12/2023 10:42 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	EdPruss	06/12/2023 11:14 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	07/21/2023 8:37 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	JW51	07/21/2023 11:54 AM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	08/03/2023 6:31 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Otto Skorzeny	08/03/2023 7:56 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	John Milliman	08/03/2023 8:06 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Peggy M	08/03/2023 8:16 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	08/04/2023 1:35 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	Dragsix	08/05/2023 2:03 PM
Re: starting up older engine in a '49 3100	RonBurgandy	08/07/2023 8:34 AM

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