Reply To: SOLVED – 1957 RDE-19 35hp. Belly pan / exhaust cover.

[Ghost_n_the_shell]

Good day folks – thanks for the help and interest!

The pistons are still seized, and tapping hasn’t been helpful as it looks like it’s stuck TDC. I have been applying heat and oil for a long while now. I’m letting it sit for another week. The cylinder walls look pretty decent – I just think I don’t have the leverage to get them to move.

At this stage I think I’m going to have to split the case.

I will likely start another thread for that adventure (and it makes each problem searchable on its own).

And for the gent asking:

Vessel is a brand yes. Japanese. Very high quality / well built.