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robgross1930 · 12-30-2016, 06:02 PM

If it were mine, I would not attempt to try to turn the engine over until one quart of oil was poured down the distributor hole. I would use a lighter weight oil, like straight 20 weight. I would also remove all the spark plugs and pour about 1/2 cup or so of ATF/acetone mix down in each cylinder and let it soak for a few days. While you’re waiting, obtain a piece of clean straight wire, about a foot long or so, and insert it down where the dip stick should be and see if there is any oil in the pan. I haven’t measured a dipstick in awhile but I think the length that goes down in is about 8 inches as measured from the hole on the block to the end of the stick when it is fully inserted.

12-30-2016, 06:02 PM	#29
robgross1930 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 47	Re: stuck motor If it were mine, I would not attempt to try to turn the engine over until one quart of oil was poured down the distributor hole. I would use a lighter weight oil, like straight 20 weight. I would also remove all the spark plugs and pour about 1/2 cup or so of ATF/acetone mix down in each cylinder and let it soak for a few days. While you’re waiting, obtain a piece of clean straight wire, about a foot long or so, and insert it down where the dip stick should be and see if there is any oil in the pan. I haven’t measured a dipstick in awhile but I think the length that goes down in is about 8 inches as measured from the hole on the block to the end of the stick when it is fully inserted.