Re: Hiawatha 5 hp

[ronboonville]

since I had 3 gale 5 hp that were stuck I used a couple of things. I figure if they’re stuck they are junk. I soaked with the transmission fluid and acetone 2 or 3 weeks. I also had a gap of about 1/4 inch. I drove in tapered screwdrivers, chisels, and anything else I could find. It took a long time but I was able to remove the cylinder. The next one I soaked for awhile also. I used a 3/8 bolt down the spark plug hole and my air hammer going back and forth from one cylinder to the other. after I was able stroke it thru, I used a breaker bar and socket. Then a socket and a drill. I did the coils, points, and carb and it runs good. I also used alot of pb blaster and wd 40 and motor oil. Both motors are running fine. The last one I soaked and used the bolt and a big hammer. It’s kinda freed up. Those piston are real thick, just saying.