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SuperSquid |
Feb 26 2020, 07:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States |
Hello All From Kentucky!
I just purchased 1974 914 in Ohio. Overall it looks to be in good condition. I tried to start the old girl and all I get is a loud "CLICK" from the starter. I pulled the plugs and filled the cylinders with Marvin's Mystery Oil. Still just a click. My Question: Is there an easy way to hand-crank the engine so I can check that it NOT seized? Can I just put it in gear and push it to spin the engine? Any and all advice is welcome. Fingers crossed the engine is NOT sized. |
SuperSquid |
Feb 27 2020, 03:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 26-February 20 From: Louisville Kentucky Member No.: 23,972 Region Association: South East States |
I filled the cylinders with penetrating oil, put the 914 into 5th gear, tide a rode to my golf cart and started pulling. Unfortunately, I could not get the engine to brake loose. Any other ideas? It might be time to drop the engine and start the rebuild process. Was hope to get lucky.
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brant |
Feb 27 2020, 03:35 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,640 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I filled the cylinders with penetrating oil, put the 914 into 5th gear, tide a rode to my golf cart and started pulling. Unfortunately, I could not get the engine to brake loose. Any other ideas? It might be time to drop the engine and start the rebuild process. Was hope to get lucky. even if you did get it to break at this point it sounds like there is a problem internally and turning over once won't address the rust/problem/dropped valve seat?/what ever is actually going on it seems like only the potential for damage exists open it |
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