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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by ZBO, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. Feb 15, 2008
    ZBO

    ZBO ZBO

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    I have been trying to get the engine to turn, its locked up. so i have tried the marvels, wd40. Neither produced any results. I took all the plugs out, loosened the springs, pulled the intake and took off the heads, still no movement. My question is, when I took the heads off, the rear cylinder on the drivers side had coolant in it. Can you tell anything from this, and what do you suggest next?

    Thanks guys.

    Someone on here called out a color the other day, it was basically military green but they called it something like OD green. Anyway does anyone know what Im talking about and where I can get it.
     
  2. Feb 16, 2008
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Mostly like a blown head gasket caused the coolant leak. Put a bunch of penetrant in that cylinder and let it start soaking, then try to get the engine to turn over. OD is Olive Drab, military green. There are many different shades available.
     
  3. Feb 16, 2008
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    I would let the clyinder set for a couple of days with atf in it (refill as needed). then make a press out of some 5/8" plate (dril holes to mount it to the block in useing the headbolts) and a long 5/8" bolt and run the piston out with it. If/when you run out of room, you could use a block of wood for an extension.

    you might have to put some tension on the piston and let it sit for a while before continuing the removal.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2008
    ZBO

    ZBO ZBO

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    Thanks
    Marc
     
  5. Feb 17, 2008
    Walt Couch

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    How long has engine been sitting up? Is tranny/transf still attached?
     
  6. Feb 17, 2008
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I think 66cj5 is assuming you have the crank out. If that's the case, go for it, sounds like it would work. If the crank is still in and it's another piston that is stuck, you may just wind up punching a hole through the top of that piston.
     
    Last edited: Feb 17, 2008
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