R Randaln Active member Joined Nov 15, 2020 Messages 40 Reaction score 22 Location Springbay Illinois May 8, 2023 #1 Got A 18 hp evinrude I took out of storage and it seems to be locked up it’s in neutral What do you guys use to unlock or free up a piston THANX
Got A 18 hp evinrude I took out of storage and it seems to be locked up it’s in neutral What do you guys use to unlock or free up a piston THANX
N nytebyte Well-known member Joined Jan 18, 2016 Messages 160 Reaction score 7 Location ND May 8, 2023 #2 I have used Kroil and that did the trick but I have heard marvel oil mixed with acetone 50/50 is also good. Might have to drop your lower unit to make sure thats not the problem.
I have used Kroil and that did the trick but I have heard marvel oil mixed with acetone 50/50 is also good. Might have to drop your lower unit to make sure thats not the problem.
DaleH Well-known member TinBoats Supporter Joined Dec 12, 2014 Messages 3,657 Reaction score 507 Location Eastern Mass May 8, 2023 #3 FWIW a 50:50 mix of acetone & automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the BEST penetrating solvent evah ... but you might have more serious issues ...
FWIW a 50:50 mix of acetone & automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is the BEST penetrating solvent evah ... but you might have more serious issues ...
DaleH Well-known member TinBoats Supporter Joined Dec 12, 2014 Messages 3,657 Reaction score 507 Location Eastern Mass May 12, 2023 #4 FYI, here's the link to making your own: https://www.tinboats.net/threads/homemade-penetrating-fluid-the-best-you-can-use-diy-too.39672/
FYI, here's the link to making your own: https://www.tinboats.net/threads/homemade-penetrating-fluid-the-best-you-can-use-diy-too.39672/
M MrGiggles Well-known member Joined Jul 12, 2017 Messages 1,178 Reaction score 487 Location Springfield, MO May 12, 2023 #5 I don't think it makes a lot of difference. Any light oil will work, MMO, diesel, PBlaster, WD40, etc.
I don't think it makes a lot of difference. Any light oil will work, MMO, diesel, PBlaster, WD40, etc.