[SEL] Re:Maytag Model 92 Status-Getting it loose

[FRM8198 at aol.com]

Hi List,
Now that the piston is out, I have gotten the rings loose and most of rust 
out of the combustion chamber.
I was able get the rusted rings loose by carefully inserting a tie-rap under 
each ring to force the rings out of grooves.  I was looking for something that 
was flexible and stiff.  The tie-rap was the answer as I didn't want to break 
any ring.
The top of the piston was covered with rust.  This has been removed.
I hope to start reassembling the engine this week.  Since I don't have a 
complete magneto for this engine, I intend to temporarily use one from the other 
engines.
I have cleaned the gas tank.  It was a mess.  After removing the rusty crud, 
I used muriatic acid to seal it.  I made sure that drain plug was removable.
Luckly, I happen to have another carburetor.  I have already checked it out 
on one the running engine.


Francis Maciel
Santa Maria, California