Re: [FWDLK] Kroil

["Paul Schmidt" <shmitato@xxxxxxx>]

Take the starter off and pry on the flywheel ring gear. You will get alot
more leverage to beak it loose.
            Paul A. Schmidt
-----Original Message-----
From: Nick Nichols <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Kroil


>I think I am the one that started all this talk about "Kroil" with my
>questions about my Studebaker Hawk frozen engine.  I am waiting for my
>next batch of cans in the mail.  They did not mention this special of
>the large cans at 2 for 1.  Anyway, an old timer around here seems to
>swear by the "Sili-Kroil" instead of the regular Kroil for freeing up
>the pistons.  The Sili-Kroil has silicone added and this helps out a
>lot with lubricating if the pistons do break free.
>
> My engine is still frozen and I have stripped 2 crankbolts.  My next
>attack is a large strap wrench with a cheater bar around the pulley
>where the crankbolt is attached.  If that doesn't work with another
>soaking of Sili-Kroil as well, I might have to bite the bullet and
>pull the motor and take it to a machine shop for a short block
>rebuild.   Good luck to everyone with this 'frozen engine' problem.
>If anyone has any other suggestions, let me know!!
>
>Nick.
>