Can I manually crank my 1974 914 2.0 engine? |
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Can I manually crank my 1974 914 2.0 engine? |
Seth Johns |
Jan 10 2019, 08:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 31-May 18 From: Southern Oregon Member No.: 22,175 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Can I manually crank my 1974 914 2.0 engine?
I have the engine and drive train on the bench and want to confirm it is not seized up. If I remove the spark plugs, how can I turn it over without using the starter? |
UROpartsman |
Jan 11 2019, 11:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 22-October 15 From: Simi Valley, CA Member No.: 19,288 Region Association: None |
Naturally it depends on the history of that engine (recent mechanical failure or it's been sitting outside for 30 years?), but if there's one or more seized pistons and you use the starter, there's a chance a rod could bend, just like if a cylinder had water in it. Use Bruce or Mgphoto's advice just to be safe.
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Seth Johns |
Jan 11 2019, 02:12 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 31-May 18 From: Southern Oregon Member No.: 22,175 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Naturally it depends on the history of that engine (recent mechanical failure or it's been sitting outside for 30 years?), but if there's one or more seized pistons and you use the starter, there's a chance a rod could bend, just like if a cylinder had water in it. Use Bruce or Mgphoto's advice just to be safe. I know, been there, done that... Thanks for your reply. |
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