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Good afternoon,
      
    I picked up a couple Chrysler/WB ultra lite motors the other day and one of the pistons seems to be stuck/froze up in the cylinder. What would be the best option on trying to get it freed up? I have been soaking it with WD but it doesn't want to break loose. Just don't want to be hammering on any parts. Appreciate any help. Thanks.

That engine has a chrome bore. Common back in the olden days to run castor. If there is a yellowish tint to the film on parts, you may have luck with lacquer thinner or acetone to help break up the dried residue.

(07-02-2023, 10:36 PM)Terry Bentley Wrote: [ -> ]That engine has a chrome bore. Common back in the olden days to run castor. If there is a yellowish tint to the film on parts, you may have luck with lacquer thinner or acetone to help break up the dried residue.

 Thanks Terry, I will check the color of the gunk and try the lacquer thinner/ acetone trick. I appreciate your reply.

Try kroil it’s worked wonders for me