[Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine

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Are you sure the water pump is not failed and jamming? Try pushing backwards to see if it can free the jam.

Steve
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-----Original Message-----
From: Don Herrick <dbherrick at gmail.com>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:55:18 
To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine

OK, I've got another problem I can't figure out.  1979 Midget 1500.  Was in
the shopping center parking lot, went to start it and the engine seemed to
turn over only about 1/2 a turn and stopped (charging light is on).  Battery
is fine.  I figured a starter problem so I tried to do a push start.  When I
let out the clutch the rear tires just slid, as if the engine was locked.
Bendix jam somehow?  I've got a failing fan clutch... if the fan clutch
failed could the fan belt keep the engine from turning over?  Should I
remove the belt (fan/alternator) and try to start the car or would that
damage it?

Don
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