Ceased motor

[Levi Campbell]

Sup utv dudes, newbie in AZ desert! I have a ceased 250cc motor, I'm wondering if there is any way to get it moving without spending a lot of money. Maybe pull it apart oil everything and put it back together (white trash logic)? Or do I have to get new rings? 

[Travis]

Welll, depends on what is seized, if the rings are toast, most likely that means the connecting rod and crank bearings weren't getting oiled either.

it's not a 2 stroke is it?

[Levi Campbell]

I bought it this way so not to sure about crankshaft and bearings. Its a 2 stroke, 1 piston. 

[Travis]

I would start with the piston.

Fill the cylinder with diesel fuel and let it sit for about 5 days. Usually what I do is use a wooden dowel and small hammer and tap the piston lightly repeatedly.  If that doesn't free it up i'd tear it down and see what needs replaced in the bottom end.

[Levi Campbell]

Ok ill give that a try, thanks