Combines NOT good news on that JD 4400

beet

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Don't give up yet Red! Put some diesel fuel in each cyclinder (approx 1_2 cup),let it sit over night, you will be surprised at what it will do. It can't be seized that tight in 7 years. If need be, remove the head and fill cyclinders with diesel and leave sit for a week or so and then take around block of wood, a little smaller than the cyclinder and tap gently with a sledge hammer on each piston until you get mad then hit them a bit harder. It sounds abrupt, but I have seen it work. My typing has improved since last night because I had my wife do this for me. Keep me posted as to how it goes! I seen Stan and Ted Elmer from the Tottenham area loosen a motor this way and it worked and it also freaked me out! Good luck!!!
 

JHEnt

Guest
Try using automatic trans fluid instead of diesel fuel. The ATF will soak into any rust just as well but has better lubricating properties.
 
 
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