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| | | | Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 43 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2019 Posts: 43 | I bought a condition unknown 235 at a flea market. A visual tells me it was probably rebuilt at one time and the top end was pretty clean. i have mounted it on a temporary stand and have soaked cylinders with marvel mystery oil. I have also lubricated valve stems and tappets. I have been able to rotate the crankshaft using a prybar against the dowells on the rear crankshaft flange. However, I continually hit a sticky spot at the same spot on the 360 degree revolution.I have continued to soak it and rotate the crank through the sticky spot. I have thought of bolting on a flywheel, bellhousing and starter that I have and seeing if it will start . The sticky spot worries me but I don't want to invest money in new parts or a ring job . I was hoping for a driver motor that had a few miles left on it My gut feeling tells me to invest in at least a gasket set. Any advice on working out the sticky spot will be appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Read and re-read the Tech Tip here on Stovebolt about resurrecting a long dormant engine. Then proceed at your own risk.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,450 | GEO 55 The local body shop got a car stuck so tight they took out the tranny and clutch bolted on an 8 ft. lever and finally broke it loose. A few days later I was in there ,he said try it...ran like a sewing machine ! Lube-up your valve stems and try it !!! Might have a mud dobber nest at that tight place ! | | |
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