engine problem

Posted by ron corkum on December 23, 2003 at 17:53:30 from (24.138.74.97):

This is not exactly a tractor question but it is an engine problem.A linkage problem with the throttle sticking a quarter to a third of the way open with my engine.I decided to buy a can of linkage cleaner and carried it with me.One day since the weather has turned colder the linkage began sticking again.I grabbed my new can of cleaner and with the engine running at part throddle proceded to remove the breather and spray the linkage.This was great! Next I thought a little shot to each side of the choke flapper was in order.However,As a result some of this spray was pulled down through the carb and into the engine.This did not concern me immediately because I knew such products as Bardall are used through the carb intake. Then there was a loud ting type of sound and the engine sounded like a thresh machine and shut itself down.I was horrified with the result.To see if it had seized I tried the starter and to my surprise it immediately started.I shut it down immediately to prevent further damage. The engine is not sized.It cranks over easily on the starter but I have not had it running since that fatal day. Horrified at what may have happened to this excellent working engine,I left it for a few weeks wondering what to do.Examining the exterior of the engine lately I discovered a spark plug hanging in a plug wire cap - last plug left side from engine front.Upon a closer examination it became evident that this was the center blown out of the spark plug,the metal portion still remaining in the head.
If anyone can venture a theory as to what happened here,I would be most interested in reading your assessment to help me decide what to do from here.This is a 351 Ford Galaxie in which I have burned regular fuel most of the time.Help!!
I have been offered this solution.Does it sound valid?
Replace the damaged plug then add auto transmission fluid to the gas tank and trickle some down the carb. If the engine will start this will lubricate and free up any carbon and the engine will leevl out and run smooth again??What are your suggestions.Thanks up front for any help anyone out there may be able to offer me.
Merry Christmas everyone!

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