after 10 year lay-up both engines have antifreeze in the cyl

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kevin babineau
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after 10 year lay-up both engines have antifreeze in the cyl

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the tricabin i just got.. after a 10 year lay-up has engine green antifreeze in the cylinders...both engines. 360 chryslers. what gives? lol...
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Probably not enough anti-freeze and the block cracked - especially if you live where it gets to 20-20 below.

Regardless - they'll need to be replaced now. May not be worth rebuilding as bearings and all are shot.
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