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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. |
VaccaRabite |
Feb 28 2020, 09:14 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yeah most common issue with a car that has sat is water somehow getting into the cylinder. First the rings rust to cylinder and if its really bad that rings and piston and cylinder will rust into one piece. Penetrating oil, if allowed to work for a bit, will help break this free.
But I'd also get under the car, drain the oil and see if any badness comes out with it. Badness being metal. Though water contamination will also hint that you have cylinders rusted in place and probably your heads look like milkshakes. Can you rotate the engine backwards? Or is it just tuck where it is - period. If its just stuck where it is its probably rust. if you can rotate the engine backwards for a bit, its probably head/valve damage. Bottom end damage isn't impossible, but also is the least likely option. As is transmission damage. Not likely, but certainly possible. Zach |
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