I just used your method on a big block Chevy in an old C6000 GMC it's been sitting for at least 10 years I don't know how long the engine was locked up I haven't started it in I can't remember when I put in the Sea Foam and diesel fuel last Friday and today which is 7 days later the engine spins by hand thanks it worked great!

Just wanted to give an update on my 1973 Jimmy. I got it to run today. Thanks again for this KZfaq video!

Best strategy on youtube that i can find to unseize a locked up engine...excellent man ..thank you

MAN! DUDE! Thanks for the refresher course! When I put the diesel in it yesterday, and went to put the weight on it this morning, and hazah! It broke loose before I could let the weight all the way down. Thanks again

Just wanted to say thank you. I have a 1973 GMC Jimmy that has been sitting for 24 years it was frozen solid I found your channel and it took about 2 weeks but finally broke free only was able to get a half revolution still soaking hopefully in about a week I will try again. Just an update. The motor finally broke free. I’m now working on getting it running again. Thank you !

thank you , my uncle used to remove plugs,,use kerosine, and then daisy chain three truck batteries and these old cars would start right up!

This was one of the best and simplest explanations I have seen. I have a 1952 dodge with a flathead six that is froze solid. I will try this. Good Job.

Just an update on my 73 Jimmy. I finally got the motor to break free. Now hopefully I can get it to run. Thanks again

I've heard of this tip before but never saw it! I'm looking at buying an older Dodge charger that has a potentially seized engine. I'm hoping I'll have the same luck you did.

Chevy has a dustpan, really easy access to the flex plate. Also could find something jammed into the flywheel that could also prevent the engine from turning; even after pre soaking the engine.

When I come across a situation like that transmission I'll just take a cut off wheel and a grinder and cut a small slot in the bottom of the thing to access the flex plate. It wouldn't take much of a slot to do it and you can probably just drill some little holes and run a tap in them. That will allow you to cut a piece of an old road sign or body metal or something to cover the slot and just bolt that over it. It's not going to weaken it in any significant way and you can get at the teeth on the fly wheel to bar them over.

Great video! I bought a 1993 k1500 suburban that had been sitting since 2013 with the engine stuck. I’ll definitely keep in mind all your tips.

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left it for a week now it actually turns over best tip i found on youtube so far

Very knowledgeable Sam!

That's a lot of good, wise ideas for a pretty young guy, Well done, thank you! PS - I was just in Maxville, Ontario this last weekend

I like the idea of the weight on the bar.I definitely think it will help.

This was great! Got a squarebody dually with a sized big block. I will do this, and let it soak for weeks if I have to.

Superb presentation!

I'm currently working on my 96 lt1 Corvette that has been sitting up for a few years , thanks for this video ,I'm gonna take my time with it and try this ,it has 90 k on it

Thank you for this wonderful video.

I have done many Ford's like that and it won't hurt a thing to drill a hole in bellhousing with a small holesaw so You can get a prybar on teeth and turn flywheel that way. Has worked for me😊

Great video sir, thanks so much. 😊👍

Anybody know specifically how long it takes for the fluids to saturate and break down? I'm on a tight schedule and I don't have much time to wait on my truck. 305 Small Block if anyone's intrested.

I was waiting for someone make a video like this subbing now

That's awesome, actually learned something

You are the best in the West. Thanks budd.

Dealing with this with my 442. I've been using Marvel Mystery Oil but I'm going to get some Seafoam Deepcreep.

With an engine sitting for that long of a time, I would prime the oil pump and pump oil through the entire system so you don't have lifters hammering (along with rods, etc). Easy enough to do in an old vehicle like that by pulling the distributor and use a drill to manually turn the oil pump shaft. It has been a long time since I owned a Ford FE big block like that, so I don't remember what hex size the oil pump shaft is.

What kind of pump did you have there? Great video!

Very good video i done this to an chevy il 6 put senthetic oil in it and drove it over 100k miles

You can put the gear in 5th or 6th if its a manual, and turn the wheels by hand to unstick it

Great video

My engine was frozen when i first bought it, was sitting for about 2 weeks at the time, since a buddy of mine owns a tow yard i know how long it was sitting. Me nd my friend were able to move the belt enough for it to loosen up. Didnt stay on for long since the guy was doing donuts, hit a pole and crushed the gas tank. Got it back running nd fixed the issues including the starter bolts being so loose it grinded. Changed my thermostat but these 82 mustangs are a pain in the ass for that, so it would leak and overheat, always turned it off before it got too hot. Ive had it sitting for about 5+ years since, and i started working on it again and the engine is frozen once more, havent run it but i did a full maintenance,, spark plugs/wires oil/filter nd used royal purple at that once i put a new gas tank and fuel sender in. But do u think the overheating would damage it enough to seize the engine even if it was minor nd never over an extended period of time? The oil/plugs/filter have about .2 miles on it since i didn't want to drive it and overheat it. Can the overheating be an issue?

50/50 Acetone and ATF with an ounce or two of Alcohol works great. Use a 3/8” fuel line hose going into a 5/16” steel fuel line into cylinder to prevent spillage.

I got a new bbc been sitting 7-8 years was told to put rislone in the cylinders just finaly got balancer and fly wheel and pullies on

My car overheated. The MPH went dont. Steering wheel and break got hard. Leaked oil due to the overheating I think the cause was the radiator or thermostat. My engine leaked oil and it is now seized. My mechanic is going to try this. 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. Any possibilities it might work and maybe a head on the engine was just busted causing the seize??

Will this work with engine that seized from flood ?

This can work and on mercedes 190e 2.0 right ?

Just a thought. Since you had removed the breaker bar to try turning it with the fan, why not just use the breaker bar, without the cheater and alternator attached, to turn the engine? Lots more torque available than using the fan.

Did this on an old flathead 8. Took head off and poured diesel in each cylinder. Then pounded each piston head with a big hammer and wooden block.

What if you cam turn the engine a little bit , does that mean it's not locked?

Will this work on a ford f150 07 v8

My car seized up because of low oil, but I'll try this method before buying another engine. My car is a 2011 kia

Hey I’m actually about to try this on my car and I know nothing about cars lol I was just wondering where exactly do I pour the diesel once the spark plugs are removed?

Got a 66 mustang that seized up after about a year of sitting, diesel in the cylinders now with the alternator on the breaker bar! Hopefully this works…

Can i do this on a 06 dodge magnum

Thanks I will have to try this on my vw bettle

Can I use trans fluid in engine instead

I had bad oil from a shop but didn't find out til about five months later and they wouldnt honor a replacement or fixing my engine. Do you have a video that helps with an oil lockups?

My 350 leaked oil out and cracked the oil filter adapter, any recommendations on what to do? Or just swap the motor?

Can I put my 57 Plymouth belvedere wagon can I just put the car and drive and get it pulled to free it up?

I got a 1973 jaguar xj6 and the engine won't turn. The starter does work. I will try the diesel instead. Thanks.

Can you tell me who will work on my trucks freezes engine in Houston ?

Dude is fearless

Planning to try this on a 89 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat with a 460 7.5L V8. It sat in the California desert for about 7 years.

I am restoring my granddads 1968 Ford mustang with the 289 v8 in it and I put marvel mystery oil in all 8 cylinders, and I am letting everything soak up.

Will this help on a 2000 Honda Civic? The engine seized after overheating..

What about running over water and it locking up like that is this still possible?

Hi, I have a mechanic telling me my 2011 chevy traverse ltd has a seized engine. But I'm told there are other causes that it can appear seized, is there a way to tell if I need a new motor or can it be fixed? This mechanic is telling me 8,000 dollars for a new motor but my SUV only blue books for 6,000 I really love my vehicle but I cannot afford a new motor. Please help!

So what happens when you unlock it ? Will it run again ? Or is there more to do ?

What are you soaking?

Can you tell us what it's all ABOUT again?

I have a 1970 Bonneville I need to unseize the motor.... It's set for 30 years it was running when parked

What about for a 2007 F150 with a 5.4 l v8

What broke it free? The seafoam or the diesel ?

i have a dodge charger , could i do this and it would maybe start the engine has seized

Take the starter off use a screwdriver and turn it if

My 34 chevy orignal 6 cyc i try about every thing let it set marvel oil spark plug drain oil fill with karasen for 2 weeks pop cluch 3 speed it only show skid marks until cluch push in it would not unfreeze engline crank did not move at all with no plugs next going to pull oil pan try to tap in cyc hole try break rings from bo tton if that dont work pull head we even lose push rods before pulling car no luck know maybe time gears 34 chey 6 cy stove bolt not what we think it has 2 push rod per cyc new to me we may pull time cover before head that means pulling harmonic ballacer car set 10 yr what a night maier so far

Look dumb question but let’s say a small 4 cylinder froze up, and it unfroze and now runs solid. Would it be a good idea to rebuild or just send it? 😂

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When say diesel u mean fuel?

I used marvel mystery oil

Wd 40 or things like that deteriorate rubber

gonna try this method this week and see if it'll free up my Chevy

So did it work

I put ass jelly in mine. Ass jelly works for seized asses and froze up engines. It’s fast fun as messy

How to free a seized engine? Open the thief's garage door and let it out.

I need you to work on my car

It wasn’t really hard stuck like some

Go ahead and laugh at me, but my BMW B48 engine is seized. My recommendation is don’t get a car with that engine. People are right that it’s not a reliable engine.

Ay u a real nigga for this video