Posted by ShadetreeRet on October 02, 2012 at 21:01:16 from (184.4.21.191):
In Reply to: Stuck Oliver Super 88 posted by Old Bob on October 02, 2012 at 17:53:40:
I have used a mixture of motor oil and kerosene, ATF seems to be popular. Unless it is inside a tight building, any engine will tend to accumulate a certain amount of moisture. The cylinders with the valves open would probably be most likely to gather the most. It is highly possible that ALL the cylinders are not stuck. The best way to prevent this situation, if you know it is going to be idle for some time, is to add a little ATF to each cylinder when it is put in storage, and then every few months turn it over a few times. Yes, I know, it ain't that easy to remember. BTDT, and good luck.
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