I know what you say is probably very true and I appreciate your realistic look at it but I just can't give up yet. Today I filled the cylinders and the exhaust with my own concoction of diesel fuel, ATF, marvel mystery oil, and acetone, to try to break it loose. If I can get it to move then I think It may be worth salvaging. IF I can find a salvage yard to get a rim and used tire at a reasonable price. Then maybe I can get by with a valve job, a set of rings, main, and rod bearings. I checked the oil at the start, and it looked good, When I pulled the plugs today they looked real good, like it was running just fine when it was parked there. If someone would have just took action to keep the water out of the exhaust.
Now I'm looking for some advice on how to best break it loose. Where and how is the best way to get hold of the crank where I can CRANK on it? Figured a week or two soaking might get it loose. Sure would like to get it back in operation. It belonged to a close family friend, long ago. I would greatly appreciate any advice along these lines.
Thank all of you for all of your advice, knowledge and wisdom.
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