My New Project
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 2:30 pm
New Member First Time Poster
Hope I do this right! After my first meeting Bruce turned me onto a parts bus.
Yesterday my son and I pulled the engine from the parts bus.
The starter engaged....
Engine did not turn
I put a metric cresent wrench on the alternator and was able to rotate the engine about 30 degrees counterclockwise until it stopped.
Hit the starter again and it rotated 30 degrees and stopped
When we removed the engine you can tell it is hitting something metal in the clockwise rotation. Counterclockwise it just seems to stop.
I thought it might be interesting for members to take a guess at what the problem might be.
So far I'm thinking bent or broken connecting rod.
There are no visible signs of any mechanical problems on the exterior.
The engine has relatively clean oil, one quart low and a slightly burnt red wire on the right rear of the engine.
Block, valve covers and pushrod tubes look fine.
Would love to hear from you.
Hope I do this right! After my first meeting Bruce turned me onto a parts bus.
Yesterday my son and I pulled the engine from the parts bus.
The starter engaged....
Engine did not turn
I put a metric cresent wrench on the alternator and was able to rotate the engine about 30 degrees counterclockwise until it stopped.
Hit the starter again and it rotated 30 degrees and stopped
When we removed the engine you can tell it is hitting something metal in the clockwise rotation. Counterclockwise it just seems to stop.
I thought it might be interesting for members to take a guess at what the problem might be.
So far I'm thinking bent or broken connecting rod.
There are no visible signs of any mechanical problems on the exterior.
The engine has relatively clean oil, one quart low and a slightly burnt red wire on the right rear of the engine.
Block, valve covers and pushrod tubes look fine.
Would love to hear from you.