Engine input, What caused this on valves? Options

[brooks944]

Please see attached pic. What would cause this and how can it be fixed? Engine is out of the car and was sitting in the car for a couple of years without being run. When last tried to start is appreared to be hydro locked and would not turn over. Appreciate your input and recommendations.
Thanks

[Mikey914]

2 ways to go on this
1 bring back the dead-
Change the oil, look for lots of wayer. If its less than a tablespoon you may be in luck.

Pull plugs, soak with seafoam a day, try to turn it over. If you get 360 degrees, soak again another day. Try getting 10 rotations, soak again, repeat 2-3 more times. If you haheve good movement, change the oul again, check for crud and water.

If you don't have any big pieces or more water put back together and fire up. The big risk is spinning bearings. It will work or not. You then have a zombie motor that may last years or days.

If you do the above, be prepared to shut dawn at the 1st sign of trouble.

Or
2 Tear down and you are guaranteed to spend at least 3k and be down for a few months at best.

I've been lucky with option 1 before on my son's car, but really depends on your situation.

Best of luck to you.