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rotorwrench · 11-01-2022, 11:59 AM

I use an assembly lube made of either SAE 140 gear lube mixed with motor oil or STP mixed with motor oil. A motor can set for many years this way but a lot depends on the type of motor. If one part corroded due to no assembly lube then it can stick a motor. Valves & lifters can be just as bad as a stuck piston. Pulling the heads may not be a bad idea. At least that will separate the bottom end from the top.

When troubleshooting always do the easiest thing first. As was mentioned, check the belts. Check the clutch and pressure plate. This stuff can stick too.

11-01-2022, 11:59 AM	#9
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,527	Re: rebuilt 292 yblock.Cant turn over I use an assembly lube made of either SAE 140 gear lube mixed with motor oil or STP mixed with motor oil. A motor can set for many years this way but a lot depends on the type of motor. If one part corroded due to no assembly lube then it can stick a motor. Valves & lifters can be just as bad as a stuck piston. Pulling the heads may not be a bad idea. At least that will separate the bottom end from the top. When troubleshooting always do the easiest thing first. As was mentioned, check the belts. Check the clutch and pressure plate. This stuff can stick too.