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rotorwrench · 01-28-2026, 05:44 PM

Does removing the spark plugs help? It may have sticky valves as well. A lot depends on the environment it was setting in for so long. Make sure it's in neutral. The bands generally only apply if you push a pedal but the clutch/brake lever has to be in the right place too.

01-28-2026, 05:44 PM	#2
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 18,007	Re: 1909 Difficult to turn over Does removing the spark plugs help? It may have sticky valves as well. A lot depends on the environment it was setting in for so long. Make sure it's in neutral. The bands generally only apply if you push a pedal but the clutch/brake lever has to be in the right place too. Last edited by rotorwrench; 01-28-2026 at 05:50 PM.