Yup. Plugs out.  Even a hydrolocked engine will move a little.  This engine
will not turn one micron.  It's like it's welded.


On 7/14/10 10:53 PM, "Bill Cardell" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Any chance it's hydrolocked? Have you had the plugs out?
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chad J. Douglas
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:13 PM
> To: derf
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: My Turn: Engine Seized?
> 
> Well, I consulted AllData.
> 
> I think Bill's right.  The procedure calls for using a screwdriver to
> align the oil pump drive and I did not do that.
> 
> It's possible that it's the starter, but it will be a REAL BEAR to
> remove that starter with the engine in the car without having the car on
> a lift.
> 
> I'm doing this on jackstands.
> 
> I'll be sure to report back when I do more testing.  I won't know
> anything until sometime on Saturday.
> 
> 
> On 7/14/10 10:04 PM, "derf" <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> Pull the starter all the way out.  See if the bendix is still attached
> to it.
>> Unless something was loose in the motor or trans and it became lodged
>> when you tilted to do the drop in.
>> Inquiring minds want to know.
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