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I would not do it. bend a rod, break the piston.
you would have to get the rope in pretty even.
side ways pressure and rod will bend or skirt will break.
I would rather try oil on the compression stroke over rope.


You all are REALLY over thinking the issue here... But, I can't argue with the oil idea assuming the rings can handle it.

If the bolt is on tight enough to bend a rod, it's the least of the issues with that engine...

Brian K. Gallus
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