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July 16, 2026 at 1:23 pm #324583
Dale
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    JACQUES wrote:

    remove the cyl head   alternate tap the pistons till the fw moves a few degrees    keep applying juice   try wd40

    mark fw position to notice small movements    patience brings joy !!

    Yes just like what Jacques says get that head off.  You should check the head gasket and the water passages  before you try to start it anyway!   Remember the old saying,  “don’t look a gift sea horse in the mouth”!   That old dog is gonna hunt!

    dale