I started a seized Allis Chalmers engine by pulling the injectors, filling the cylinders with a 50/50 mix of diesel and ATF,and giving the concoction TIME to work ( a week or more IIRC )
After breaking the engine loose with a long, homemade wrench, and some help (240# baby brother), it started. We ran it for about a day at a fast idle.
Said motor is still running an irrigation pump, after around 20 years - with no excessive oil consumption.

Mark

Thinking back - the mix of diesel and ATF smelled much like Kroil.

M

I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~