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Rio24

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Hello again gentleman,  so I bought a 72 with a seized engine.   I've read it's fairly common from car siting for 10+ years.   I've read about the mystery oil and ATF, coke and even read about towing the car and popping the clutch to free up engine.  I just received the car last Friday and What I'm trying first is mystery oil soak.  It's been 4 days and nothing.   I'm thinking about pouring some HOT ATF and trying that.   Has anyone had success on freeing up a seized engine?    Also,  I need ideas for trying to turn the crank pulley instead of just the bolt, I'm worried it will break.  Maybe even taking starter out and try turning the flywheel with a pry bar.   What do you guys think?  Greatly appreciate your time guys 

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 A strap wrench on the vibration dampener might work but if you've soaked the cylinders for a few days it's time to use the car's mass and inertia.  I doubt you'll have to tow it. With the spark plugs removed just push it forward in 1st or 2nd and pop the clutch. If you need to push it backward be sure the trans is in reverse.

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