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  1. m1010plowboy

    I've joined the G749 club...

    We've got a couple of blocks that had heads pulled by the PO so they're a rusty pool on top. We tried diesel fuel, then a mix of acetone and transmission fluid on one block with no luck. The biggest factor comes with aluminum pistons in a steel cylinder. It's so important to keep them moving so...
  2. m1010plowboy

    I've joined the G749 club...

    Engines that haven't been oiled and turned have the additional problem of galvanic corrosion. Not sure if all of them have aluminum pistons but the ones we've busted apart looked more like they were welded to the cylinder walls as opposed to just being stuck there. Had to knock the pistons out...
  3. m1010plowboy

    I've joined the G749 club...

    Shorted out the keyboard drooling on it so now we're both wet.......2 winches, spare parts....what a find! Are the exhaust manifolds ok? Steering wheel cracks?....Are you as excited as I am? Looking forward to more pics.
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