seized 198

[Valiant63]

I got a 198 that apparently threw a rod that went thru the block. The 5 rods are presumably good, but they are stuck in the cylinders connected to the pistons. Any easy way of getting them out and is it worth saving 5 connectiong rods when everybody needs six? Since the block is broken, can I break it apart with a sledge, or is that more work then trying to pound out the pistons?

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Yes, the rods are worth saving. They are hard to find and expensive when you do since they are in high demand. Have you removed the crankshaft? I have found that it made it easier to get the pistons out.

 

[66plyValiant]

if you break the block with a sledge hammer you risk breaking or bending other rods

unbolt the crank, leave the rods bolted on and pull it all out

 

[Valiant63]

The pistons are stuck in the bores. They are not coming out easily. Crank is out.

 

[EL5DEMON340]

See the /6 is not indestructible

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

The pistons are stuck in the bores. They are not coming out easily. Crank is out.

Have you been soaking the bores? I have drove pistons out by using a 2x4 stuck in the bored on the top of the piston but that might not be the wisest approach.