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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. |
Spoke |
Mar 21 2020, 06:19 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
I used the alternator pulley bolt to turn the engine.
Did you drain the oil? What does it look like? On my new-to-me engine I got a gallon of water with a gallon of oil when I drained it. |
SuperSquid |
Mar 21 2020, 08:34 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 used the alternator pulley bolt to turn the engine. Did you drain the oil? What does it look like? On my new-to-me engine I got a gallon of water with a gallon of oil when I drained it. Oil looked great. I had to blast the carbs with penetrating oil because of the rust. I was told the car ran before it was parked. My best guess is the last owner was working on new fuel lines. Attached thumbnail(s) |
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