Elto rudder twin stuck solid

[Doug Wilson]

I have a model C rudder twin that is stuck solid will not budge at all. Have had it soaking with kroil for a month or so and not a wiggle yet. Have tried a couple of times heating outside with a torch. I have been thinking about putting some kerosene or something in the cylinders and lighting it to try and heat things up more any thoughts or other suggestions?
Doug

Doug

how is it motors multiply when the garage lights get
turned off?

[chris-p]

Those powerheads are small enough I have boiled one in a crock pot. Sometimes though, they are just stuck and need dismantling.

[Doug Wilson]

thanks Chris have thought about taking it apart did not know if there was a way to pull the pistons out if you did that

Doug

how is it motors multiply when the garage lights get
turned off?

[Tubs]

I got some "IF’S" for ya.
Take one cyl. loose and see "IF" you can pull it loose.
Only one may be stuck. Just pull. Don’t twist. You’ll
just twist the rod if its stuck. "IF" it loose don’t pull
it off. Push it back and put the bolts back on. Go to
the other side. Now "IF" the first one you try is the
stuck one the cylinder and piston will come out
together and stop when the other is at top dead center.
Depending on where the piston is stuck in the cylinder
will determine how much room you will have to push
against the block. (Video)
If you pull off the free one first its going to be
flopping around while your trying to get the other
one loose. Most likely once you break the stuck one
free you’ll be able to just slide it the rest of the
way off. What you find will determine if the other
needs to be removed. "IF" both are stuck or one is
stuck at, or close, to top dead center it gets more difficult.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcAwNp0mzRs

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

[Doug Wilson]

thanks Tubs had not thought about that will give it a try. need ot get it freed up was about to start on the ignition but if it will not turn no point tank has some rust but it is straight no dents in it . would like to get it on the water before the end of the year

Doug

how is it motors multiply when the garage lights get
turned off?

[Tubs]

Sent you a PM.

A "Boathouse Repair" is one that done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.

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