Absent Minded Farmer
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It really takes some oomph to get it to turn by hand, initially. After that, it turns no problem. This is with the plugs out, by the way. Also no battery, no starter, out of gear, PTO & belt pulley disengaged. I went over the valve train & push rods & everything moves just fine. Nothing stuck, bent, etc. The oil had a bit of clear water in it when I drained the pan, but no antifreeze was apparent. No evidence of rust on the inside of the plugs, though they're sooty & a touch oily. Put a squirt of oil in the cylinders before I started cranking. Might the mains be worn & settling when it's stationary for a while? Would that explain why I'm back to square one, with the engine sticking, after it sits for an hour? What else I should check before I drop the oil pan?
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike