238 Flat head
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238 Flat head
Hey guys I am looking for stock Flathead 8 for my 1950 m 47 Merc pickup I went to start putting the engine mounts on and noticed that the engine had seized up while sitting. soooooo I am in need of a good flat head from 49 and newer.
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I would investigate the possibility of freeing up that one. Pull the heads and if the cylinders aren't rusted too bad take a paint brush and put some Marvel Mistery Oil mixed with kerosine on them. keep adding it a few days then take a piece of wood and give each piston a good smack. if that doesn't move them be patent and keep doing it. It worked on my Flathead 6, took about three weeks to move the pistons. It had sat for 15 years prior to my purchase. I have run her for a year now with normal oil usage, and it runs great.
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Hey thanks will maybe try that I did fill all the cylinders with deisel fuel and have tryed to turn it over but it is still stuck maybe will pull the engine and set on an engine stand in the garage and see if I can get it moving.
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Originally Posted by DonMckay
Hey thanks will maybe try that I did fill all the cylinders with deisel fuel and have tryed to turn it over but it is still stuck maybe will pull the engine and set on an engine stand in the garage and see if I can get it moving.
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Good Luck
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