topekabill
Cadet
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- Jul 12, 2008
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- 10
I picked up a Elto Pal 1938-41 1.1 hp that was a wall hanger for about 40 years. It is seized up. I have used Kroil, Silikroil,
Rust Eater, Rust Buster, Gibbs, PB Blaster, & Liquid Wrench. I personally dislike WD-40 as it gums up after drying.
Each of these have been sprayed/poured into the cylinder for 2/3 weeks then poured out and filled with another. The
piston is near the top and nothing seeps past it. After 3 months of soaking I used a compression tester hose and fitted it
with a Schrader valve and applied 120 PSI to force the penetrating mixture down the sides. After several hours I checked it and it was indeed dry indicating it went into the crankcase. For several days after that I had to constantly add PB Blaster etc. to keep it full, then magically it quit flowing again and has now been full for about a month without seeping out.
Except for the fuel tank, the little motor looks pretty good.
Any Ideas on how to loosen this up without ruining the engine?
Rust Eater, Rust Buster, Gibbs, PB Blaster, & Liquid Wrench. I personally dislike WD-40 as it gums up after drying.
Each of these have been sprayed/poured into the cylinder for 2/3 weeks then poured out and filled with another. The
piston is near the top and nothing seeps past it. After 3 months of soaking I used a compression tester hose and fitted it
with a Schrader valve and applied 120 PSI to force the penetrating mixture down the sides. After several hours I checked it and it was indeed dry indicating it went into the crankcase. For several days after that I had to constantly add PB Blaster etc. to keep it full, then magically it quit flowing again and has now been full for about a month without seeping out.
Except for the fuel tank, the little motor looks pretty good.
Any Ideas on how to loosen this up without ruining the engine?
), pour a medium like antifreeze in it and cook the powerhead overnight.