Back in May I pulled an old z out of a collapsed she'd. The engine was free so I
thought I was on my way to get it running. While testing the starter the motor
locked up tight. I soaked the cylinders with penetration oil, diesel, and at with no
luck. I have been slowly working on taking it apart. Tonight I looked in the clutch
inspection plate. Took a bar and easily turned the engine backwards. I have tried
every thing else that I could think of with no luck. Wish I had tried this a long
time ago. My question, the engine binds when the #2 and #3 pistons are top dead
center. I can't turn the engine forward but I can turn it backwards. It binds when
the Pistons are in the same position but will turn. Turning forward it is like
something is obstructing. The valves are free and I don't feel a Ridge in the
cylinders. Any idea what the problem might be? Thanks Bruce
thought I was on my way to get it running. While testing the starter the motor
locked up tight. I soaked the cylinders with penetration oil, diesel, and at with no
luck. I have been slowly working on taking it apart. Tonight I looked in the clutch
inspection plate. Took a bar and easily turned the engine backwards. I have tried
every thing else that I could think of with no luck. Wish I had tried this a long
time ago. My question, the engine binds when the #2 and #3 pistons are top dead
center. I can't turn the engine forward but I can turn it backwards. It binds when
the Pistons are in the same position but will turn. Turning forward it is like
something is obstructing. The valves are free and I don't feel a Ridge in the
cylinders. Any idea what the problem might be? Thanks Bruce