Dan I had luck with the diesel fuel. filled the cylinders let it sit for abuot two weeks had a new battery on it. only had the plugs in loose. friends son's girl friend was walking by when he decided to bump starter. motor turned free and fast coated her in diesel fuel. Had to buy new outfit for her.. If your just going to hand rock it make sure the plugs are out so your not fighting the the compression. squirt penetrating oil around valve stems as welljust keep refilling cylinders with the diesel as it works pastthe pistons and give it a couple of weeks.Have a brother in law down in TN he also recomends the Kroil products mentioned by Hotrod Lincoln