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One thing I've heard recommended but have not needed to try myself, if the cooling system is intact, to hook a block heater to the engine and let it gently warm the block while you soak the stuck cyls. the heat helps the liquid flow down the rusted bores.
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Thanks Eddy!
Great recommendation!
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Phosphoric acid aka KBS Coatings RustBlast, works everytime!
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Hey guys, one of my friends recently purchased a 1930's Coleman E-54 truck that has a BUDA L-525 engine that is stuck or "frozen up." It last ran around 1969 or 1970 (estimate based on 1969 license plates still on the vehicle).
While I am reasonably experienced with box wrenches and skinned knuckles, I do not know what kind of advice to give Ralph regarding how to "unfreeze" or break loose his BUDA engine. I assume it will involve a long soak with some form of penetrating oils, or some "magic" commercial potion, but I am not sure what to recommend.
Any of you mechanical wizards or BUDA guys out there have any recommendations or on-line resources for where to start on the process?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Craig H. Trout ATHS Life Member
Researching Holmes / Plains / Coleman / American Coleman Trucks and selected production partners, such as Columbian Steel Tank, Quick Way Truck Shovel, Howe-Coleman, International Harvester, Marmon-Herrington, and SnowBlast
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