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Re: Detroit 4-53 Siezed, Help
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Posted by Michael Price on January 20, 2007 at 19:06:44 from (152.163.100.74):
In Reply to: Detroit 4-53 Siezed, Help posted by Uncle on January 20, 2007 at 18:46:33:
Ive broke many engines loose before, get a good penetrating oil croil is the best, its expensive but its worth it. fill the cylinders full and let it sit for a while. The longer it sits the longer the engine will run before it will need rings. As for getting the beast home try talking to a big farmer near you with a truck. They are usually the cheapest or you could try a farm equipment dealership but they may be pricy. Your best shot would probably to talk to a big farmer or some guy who has a few machines that digs ponds.
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