Seized powerhead 1997 8 HP 2 stroke

w2much

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There was a leak in the head gasket . I do not know how long the motor has been sitting . I poured sea foam into the cylinders before removing the head hoping it would free up but that did not work. Today I removed the exhaust port and head to have a look. Should I remove the powerhead and break down the engine or might a good long soaking pistons facing up do the job? It has not so far.
 

Crosbyman

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soaking face up did it for me after 3 weeks I used a 1 inch dowel to wack the pistons loose over 3 weeks

innards could be rusted on yours
 

w2much

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Been doing that. Will give it another week or so. Suggestions from there?
 
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