Wall of Shame

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't get taken too often, but I bought this '63 300hp 327 from an infamous collector/restorer. HE said it was outside for one winter but covered up and should be fine inside. All the head bolts were finger tight and this is what I found when I took it apart. #7 piston and rod were missing. I still haven't gotten the pistons to move, and it's been soaking for months with a lot of banging.
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Verne, would an old fashioned caustic hot tanking melt the original pistons out of the bores?</div></div>

If all you want to save is the block -- use a &quot;blue flame&quot; wrench and very carefully (stay clear of walls) cut through the top of piston ... trim excess to relieve pressure. You should be able to knock the rest out. TAZ