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keith
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Username: keith

Post Number: 169
Registered: 02-2002


Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have had this three cylinder Elbridge, that was made in Rochester, for about 9 years. It was among the first marine engines that I acquired.
The front two cylinders have feeze cracks and the engine is stuck, but it is complete. If my memory is correct it is a "Type A 9 hp" I have had it soaking in a molassis bath for about 5 months. This weekend I decided to try an take it apart. This engine has bolts holding the caps on the connecting rods, that come down from the top. It also has cotter pins thru the head of the bolt. I quess this worked, by the mass of the cotterpin, contacting something else if it started to turn. By spinning one entire cylinder assembly, we were able to get at the bolts, and remove the cylinder assembly. I can now use a press to remove the pistons. The whole process went easier than I had imagined. Have you ever looked at a three or four cylinder engine that is stuck, and tried to figure how to get it apart? It's a challenge. At any rate, I am over the hurdle on this one. It will take a lot of time, and its not on the front burner, but it's future looks bright.


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jb_castagnos
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Post Number: 223
Registered: 07-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 06:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

That's a nice engine Keith, having cylinder heads is a big plus when they're stuck. I've never had to deal with more than two cylinders on a marine engine, the problems multiply with the cylinders, a problem I wish I had.:-) Try to do a little on it whenever you have free time, before you know it, it'll be done.
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Bill S
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Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

are you using straight molasses?
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keith
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Username: keith

Post Number: 170
Registered: 02-2002


Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bill,
I mixed it 10 parts water to 1 part molasses. Bought it in bulk at the Ag Store. They sell it as a suppliment for horses, by the pound. It was .17 cents a pound and a 5 gallon bucket holds about 55 pounds.
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bill s
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Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 06:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've got some projects that need this, I just don't have the time to set up a big electrolysis bath and watch it right now.
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keith
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Post Number: 171
Registered: 02-2002


Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bill
One of the advantages of this process is that it will work around corners. One thing you should do though, is to degrease the item. It will not lift paint. Just like electrolysis, it's nice to be able to power wash after the process.

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