Posted by El Toro on June 15, 2009 at 09:25:10 from (64.12.116.73):
In Reply to: Seized Engine Elixir posted by F-Dean on June 14, 2009 at 19:27:10:
I used ATF on a Farmall A back in 1975. I don't think it was ever shedded since it rolled off the assembly line. I used a piece of 2X2 oak and and a big hammer & drove out the rods & pistons. Some sleeves came out too. I use a torch to heat the sleeves to get the pistons out since I needed the old rods for the new pistons. I pulled the engine off so it was easier to work on and I steam cleaned the block too. I had the clutch disc relined at a brake shop. In the Spring of 1976 I had it finished and I plowed the garden with the 16-inch moldboard plow that came with it.
The crankshaft only needed polishing and was worn .002" and the machine shop furnished the undersize bearings. Replaced all the valves and guides and seats were ground. With a sleeve/piston kit, new tires, rims, steering wheel, seat, wiring and a set of used fenders it looked pretty good when finished. Hal
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