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| mmascari |
 Oct 22 2014, 10:45 AM
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I recently purchased a 1973 2.0L that I am in the process of restoring. According to the previous owner the engine hasn't run in 5 years. I drained the oil which looked OK. The other day I dropped the engine out and was going to take a look at it. My question relates to if the motor is ceased. I am able to turn the fan clockwise and counter-clockwise but only about 180 degrees. Is that normal? I am not a mechanic so I have no idea. What other things can I do or verify that the engine is good? For example, pull the heads? I will take the valve covers off today and post some pics. Thanks in advance for the advice.
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| 914mikee100 |
Oct 22 2014, 10:53 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Utah Member No.: 14,702 Region Association: None |
Did you pull the sparkplugs before you tried to turn the fan 360 degrees? If not, you should and try again. If it moves 180, it is not seized, but you could still have something broken that is preventing full movement. Pulling the plugs first should let it go all 360.
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mmascari Engine Condition - 2.0L Oct 22 2014, 10:45 AM
mmascari Yes, the plugs have been pulled. It seems to stop... Oct 22 2014, 10:58 AM SLITS More than likely a dropped valve in a cylinder.
T... Oct 22 2014, 11:01 AM bdstone914 I have had several engines like that which had rus... Oct 22 2014, 11:08 AM 02loftsmoor Turn it slowly just incase, don't want to bend... Oct 22 2014, 11:08 AM Nate I just finished rebuilding a 2.0 motor on a 73. So... Oct 22 2014, 12:51 PM
malcolm2 Why did you take it out before you tried to start ... Oct 22 2014, 01:04 PM |
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