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keith
Senior Member
Username: keith
Post Number: 169
Registered: 02-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 04:39 pm: | 
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I have had this three cylinder Elbridge, that was made in Rochester, for about 9 years. It was among the first marine engines that I acquired.
The front two cylinders have feeze cracks and the engine is stuck, but it is complete. If my memory is correct it is a "Type A 9 hp" I have had it soaking in a molassis bath for about 5 months. This weekend I decided to try an take it apart. This engine has bolts holding the caps on the connecting rods, that come down from the top. It also has cotter pins thru the head of the bolt. I quess this worked, by the mass of the cotterpin, contacting something else if it started to turn. By spinning one entire cylinder assembly, we were able to get at the bolts, and remove the cylinder assembly. I can now use a press to remove the pistons. The whole process went easier than I had imagined. Have you ever looked at a three or four cylinder engine that is stuck, and tried to figure how to get it apart? It's a challenge. At any rate, I am over the hurdle on this one. It will take a lot of time, and its not on the front burner, but it's future looks bright.
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jb_castagnos
Senior Member
Username: jb_castagnos
Post Number: 223
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 21, 2004 - 06:41 pm: |
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That's a nice engine Keith, having cylinder heads is a big plus when they're stuck. I've never had to deal with more than two cylinders on a marine engine, the problems multiply with the cylinders, a problem I wish I had.:-) Try to do a little on it whenever you have free time, before you know it, it'll be done. |
Bill S
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:07 am: |
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are you using straight molasses? |
keith
Senior Member
Username: keith
Post Number: 170
Registered: 02-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 08:29 am: |
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Bill,
I mixed it 10 parts water to 1 part molasses. Bought it in bulk at the Ag Store. They sell it as a suppliment for horses, by the pound. It was .17 cents a pound and a 5 gallon bucket holds about 55 pounds. |
bill s
Visitor
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 06:27 pm: |
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I've got some projects that need this, I just don't have the time to set up a big electrolysis bath and watch it right now. |
keith
Senior Member
Username: keith
Post Number: 171
Registered: 02-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 22, 2004 - 06:52 pm: |
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Bill
One of the advantages of this process is that it will work around corners. One thing you should do though, is to degrease the item. It will not lift paint. Just like electrolysis, it's nice to be able to power wash after the process. |
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