Why? Because I'm nuts, I suppose.
Head is removed from Super A block. Block was seized and is now freed up, but one of the sleeves came up a bit. Have driven the sleeve back down and engine spins by hand crank with sleeve in place.
Thinking of putting old gasket back on, head back on without plugs. Loosely snugging head bolts, add diesel fuel, then installing starter and spinning the engine for 5 seconds or so at the time over the next few weeks to keep things "loose".
Not ready to fully re-assemble the engine.
Am I nuts? Comments....
Thanks.
Head is removed from Super A block. Block was seized and is now freed up, but one of the sleeves came up a bit. Have driven the sleeve back down and engine spins by hand crank with sleeve in place.
Thinking of putting old gasket back on, head back on without plugs. Loosely snugging head bolts, add diesel fuel, then installing starter and spinning the engine for 5 seconds or so at the time over the next few weeks to keep things "loose".
Not ready to fully re-assemble the engine.
Am I nuts? Comments....
Thanks.