[Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine

[Pete Chast]

I'm sorry I'm late on this.

First.  Does it roll with the clutch released.

Then I'd rap on the Bendix with a mallet while someone rocks the car in  
gear.
If the engine did not turn over then, I'd pull all plugs and try again.  
check
for water in the cylinders.- blown head gasket...

Then I'd call for a tow.

Pete
AThens, NY



On Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:55:18 -0400, Don Herrick <dbherrick at gmail.com>  
wrote:

>
> 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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