Won't start, please help!!!!
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Won't start, please help!!!!
Alright here is the situation. Just bought an 88 n/a. Was told that an engine swap was done sometime. The car hasn't run in a few months. So here is the problem.
The starter trys to crank but the engine won't turn over. Tried new battery, checked connections, also tried a rolling start. On the rolling start the clutch grabs and the tires squeel.
So Im wondering is it locked up? Carbon lock maybe? I not sure what to do next. I also read something about the starting pin can get jammed in the flywheel.
I have another 13b engine ready to swap but I don't want to do that unless I have to.
I'm now the rotary scene so go easy on me. Thanks.
The starter trys to crank but the engine won't turn over. Tried new battery, checked connections, also tried a rolling start. On the rolling start the clutch grabs and the tires squeel.
So Im wondering is it locked up? Carbon lock maybe? I not sure what to do next. I also read something about the starting pin can get jammed in the flywheel.
I have another 13b engine ready to swap but I don't want to do that unless I have to.
I'm now the rotary scene so go easy on me. Thanks.
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sound like carbon lock
pull your plugs, and try to roll the engine counterclockwise for 1/8th of a turn, then try to manually turn clockwise again. if it won't move at all its either a blown apex seal, or carbon locked. carbon lock, do a search, use MMO, and or Carbon locked as the keywords. try to avoid ATF as there is some questions about its effects upon the inner O rings.
Ken
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