ClassicOldsmobile.com Oldsmobile Enthusiast Community

Go Back   ClassicOldsmobile.com > Repair & Restoration > Engine & Transmission > Small Blocks
Forums Gallery Encyclopedia Tech Olds Junction Register All Albums FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Used Cars


Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile Forum!
Welcome to Classic Oldsmobile forum,

You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to start new topics, reply to conversations, privately message other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join Classic Oldsmobile Forum today!


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old May 16th, 2008, 01:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
Warren
74 Omega
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Greenville Ill
Posts: 2
Hi there got a question

I just got my 74 Omgea out of storage and the motor is stuck and I just pulled the plugs and wd40ed the cylnders do ya have any hints to free this up? This was my first car at 15 and Im 36 now and it really need my atteintion. It has the 350 rocket gold motor
Warren is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links

Register your account for free today or log in if already registered to remove this ad!
Old May 16th, 2008, 07:42 AM   #2 (permalink)
joe_padavano
Super Moderator
 
joe_padavano's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 4,402
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warren View Post
I just got my 74 Omgea out of storage and the motor is stuck and I just pulled the plugs and wd40ed the cylnders do ya have any hints to free this up? This was my first car at 15 and Im 36 now and it really need my atteintion. It has the 350 rocket gold motor
It may require several applications of WD40 (or other penetrating oil). Basically pull the plugs and liberally fill the cylinders. The oil will eventually seep past the rings, which is good, since that's how it gets to the second and third rings. This may take a couple of weeks. Keep trying to rotate the motor by hand with a breaker bar on the balancer bolt. Once it breaks free, be sure to change the oil and filter before firing. And while I've heard lots of stories of people freeing a stuck engine then driving it, I've always been skeptical of how well the rings seat on the presumably pitted cylinder walls.
__________________
Joe Padavano

64 Jetstar 88 Conv
66 442 L-69 Conv
68 W-30
69 H/O
69 442
70 W-30
72 442
84 Custom Cruiser
86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)
joe_padavano is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 16th, 2008, 08:04 AM   #3 (permalink)
dyscookn
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 59
question

Same procedure as Joe stated but you can't beat Marval Mystery Oil for this. Been around for years and works darn near every time.leave the plugs out while tring to turn it over.
dyscookn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old May 16th, 2008, 12:05 PM   #4 (permalink)
Jokers69
Senior Moment
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 260
PB BLASTER
Jokers69 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:34 PM.


Advertising - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use - Jobs
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0
All content Copyright © 2008 by Internet Brands, Inc.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63