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Thoughts on getting engines unstuck
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While all or some of these may seem like common sense, they've worked for me.
Couple of thoughts on getting engine unstuck while minimizing additional damage:
Remove the head - many engines are interference design in that a valve in the open position...
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Keep soaking it. Have you removed the head yet? I have trick I've used successful which I'll dig out the photos of and post tomorrow.
Not surprised the front shaft or damper broke off, I've heard of this happening before on this family of engines. If you can not get the engine to turn...
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Are you trying to remove it and leave the engine in place? Do you have the manual? There are some peculiarities to the clutch on the CCKW which makes unbolting things difficult.
I think we have some real CCKW, experts on the forum hopefully they will chime in with some comments and help...
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