Thread: First Flathead
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Old 12-23-2016, 01:33 PM   #6
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That crank shaft looks kind of crusty with all that surface rust on it. I would tear it down and clean it up before attempting to start it. I agree with others that the rings are rusted to the cylinder walls and/or a couple of valves are frozen.
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