Unsticking an unused engine........

We use to unstick old tractors and car engines in the 80's by completley fill the entire engine with kerosene now they fill the engine with diesel fuel pour it right in were you put the oil in on a small block v8 it is around 8 gallons let it sit for a week then drain it turn it over with the spark plugs out then fill it with oil I guarantee it will turn over
Guarantee?? Now there is a man who is confident of his suggestion.
Seriously though, I have never heard of the Diesel fuel trick. I hope @Miranthis tries it. My curiosity is piqued.
Edit: Well I just saw that he already pulled the heads. I was hoping to see the Diesel fuel trick.