Thread: freeing a seized tractor motor

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Try taking the the side engine cover off and loosening the rod caps 1/8
to 3/16. Don't take the caps off. Then try pushing on the piston itself. If you can get the piston to move up you can pull it back into place with the rod cap. This is not too hard when the oil pan on the bottom of the engine can be removed. You can push relitivly straight up. I'm not sure how hard it would be on the Moline coming in from the side. Anyway once the pistons move a little you can try turning it over. If this don't work you'll probably have to pull the head. Once the head is off you have to push the piston and sleeve out. Thing is I don't think the moline has sleeves. I could be wrong there. Good luck! BK