Re: Re: Re: Stuck piston
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Posted by Tom on November 06, 1998 at 23:58:47:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Stuck piston posted by Gene on November 06, 1998 at 20:47:31:
That Gibbs junk is highly overrated. No better than anyone else's product, just more expensive at about $8 a can. There are many ways to remove a stuck piston. PATIENCE is the key here. Keep spraying it with a penetrating oil for about a week. Keep the piston wet with some penetrating oil on top of it. The stuff evaporates, so spray it regularly. I have had good luck with Curtis penetrating oil. After a week or so, place a piece of wood on top of the piston and tap it with a hammer. Try to get a piece of wood that is the same width as the piston. Tapping on the center of the piston will only result in breaking out the top of it. Repeat this process for a while. If this doesn't work, you can try pouring some kerosene on top of the piston. Stick a piece of paper in this for a wick and light it. The burning kerosene will heat the piston and hopefully, the kerosene will begin to seep down between the piston and cylinder. This should be done outdoors due to the fire hazard. BE CAREFUL. I had one piston stuck in the past and had it pressed out using a hydraulic press. I believe that the best method is a long period of soaking with penetrating oil and occassionally using a block of wood and hammer to tap on it.
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