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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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| malcolm2 |
Oct 22 2014, 01:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States 
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Why did you take it out before you tried to start it? Did the PO say something that made you decide that? If it was broken, trying to start it probably would not have broken it too much more.
Anyway, be careful if you are rotating the engine using the fan, if that is what you are doing. The blades of the fan cannot be repaired so you will have to buy a new fan. Some say you should not take the fan apart either. You mentioned valves. You should take the covers off and watch the valves as you rotate. I can't remember which direction is correct, CCW or CW, but watch the distributor and turn the engine in the firing order direction. Since it is out, take the tranny off and use the flywheel. Might even be able to do it with a pry bar on the flywheel teeth.... one at a time thru a hole in the seam between the tranny and engine. Again, if it was in the car you could use one rear wheel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) many more options with it in the car, which is where you need it to drive the car.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
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mmascari Engine Condition - 2.0L Oct 22 2014, 10:45 AM
914mikee100 Did you pull the sparkplugs before you tried to tu... Oct 22 2014, 10:53 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
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