How to remove stuck pistons from an engine block. Saving a seized engine from the scrap yard part 1

Описание: Mopar 400 cubic inch engines or any old school Mopar engines for that matter are getting harder to find. Simply buying another block is not always an option. Maybe you have a rare engine that is matching numbers to your car. Whatever the reason, why throw away a perfectly good block just because the pistons are a little stuck? Trust me, if I can get these out, you can too. These pistons were so corroded that they virtually became one with the block. With a little transmission fluid, wire wheel, a big hammer, and a little patience, you too can save your rare block. The biggest obstacle is not damaging the block while trying to get the pistons out. I once ruined a 383 Mopar by accidentally hitting the inner web with the connecting rod while trying to remove pistons. It leaves a queasy feeling in your stomach when it happens so go slow and watch things carefully. You will see that I put a big rubber matt between the block and rod before hitting anything on one piston and used a tube to control the rod while hitting the back side of the other piston. If a piston is stuck, you might as well face the fact that you will at the very least be needing an overbore. If its bad enough it may need a sleeve but do not let that scare you. I have sleeved many a race engine without incident. Don't be scared to whack those pistons! If you booger the cylinder walls, they can be fixed.