Getting 95 Thunderbird Back On The Road ??

[Catchalot]

One of the best things for stuck pistons is WD40 or GT85 ... add plenty let it sit for a day and repeat for 2 or 3 days refitting the plugs after each dose to stop it evaporating .

Thanks, I have them soaking in Gibbs right now. If that doesn’t work, I’ll try wd 40 ! Do you know which side cover has crank nut I can put a socket on ??

 

[shanered6]

I usualy use the the clutch basket centre nut as it gives you a better gearing .

 

[Catchalot]

I usualy use the the clutch basket centre nut as it gives you a better gearing .

Really ? Better than crank end ?? Thanks for info. Just wanna get it right first time

 

[B25bsaboy]

Don’t think it’s a sprag clutch issue. I think the Pistons rings are stuck in the cylinders. I cannot turn the motor over with the rear wheel off the ground and engaged in gear. I’m not sure how to turn the motor over with a wrench. Access on the right or left side of the motor? Thank you for the reply

I have in the past tried ATF on top of the pistons, diesel oil and WD40 with some luck. Once you get the pistons moving, it maybe wise to strip the heads down as I suspect you have corrosion on the cylinder walls. My feeling is still Sprag Cluych and willing to bet a Bud beer to but the barley pop in my tweet hole!

 

[shanered6]

Really ? Better than crank end ?? Thanks for info. Just wanna get it right first time

end of the crank is best but ive used the clutch before when the end of the crank was damaged .

 

[Catchalot]

end of the crank is best but ive used the clutch before when the end of the crank was damaged .

Do u know which side to access end of crank ?? Doesn’t show in manual. Thanks

 

[Catchalot]

Do u know which side to access end of crank ?? Doesn’t show in manual. Thanks

How in the world can I turn the crank without using the starter??? Left cover access has no nut to put a wrench on. Left side only has bolt holding ignition rotor. Can’t put enough torque on that! I’m stumped. I can turn with rear wheel either. HELP!! Trying to free engine

 

[shanered6]

Try putting it in top gear and use the back wheel .

 

[Catchalot]

Try putting it in top gear and use the back wheel .

Thanks, that wasn’t working on my lift, so I put it on the ground rocked it a few times & it’s free !!! Appears to have been just the left cylinder. Bike is always leaning that way with no center stand. Suspect that carb is dirty also! Any suggestions to flush out carb without removing ??? Thanks

 

[shanered6]

Drain carbs down using the screws on the bottom of the bowls , then take the fuel pipe off fill carbs with carb cleaner leave over night drain and repeat .

 

[Catchalot]

Drain carbs down using the screws on the bottom of the bowls , then take the fuel pipe off fill carbs with carb cleaner leave over night drain and repeat .

Thank you , I will definitely do that before attempting to start !