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I unstuck a few by pulling the cyl head soaking with penetrating oil and…..firm tapping the cylinders alternately with a 1″ round wood peg
hopefully you will see the oil level go down after a while indicating the rings are absorbing some oil .
I scribed the flywheel and frame to establish a referrence point it was easier to see the initial but very small movements as pistons started to free up.
there is no rushing it …. if the innards are not all rusted up….. hopefully it will free up
patience brings joy.. as in my nice $50 turtle 9.5hp which was hard stuck and is now my favorite kicker supporting my 75hp ETEC
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