Was running it the other day. It stopped running as I was releasing the clutch to move forward. Engine died. I cranked it again and moved around a few minutes. Then it died while trying to move forward again. Not sure but the engine seemed a little weak but could be me. It was very cold out and hadn't run it for a month or so before this so I assumed it was just not warmed up yet.
After the engine died the second time I tried to crank it again. This time I can hear the starter clunk to the flywheel but will not turn it. I used my Deutz to jump it with cables. It would not turn. I let it charge from the deutz a half and hour and tried again with no change.
After I pulled the Ford out of the way I pulled the starter and hit the ignition. The gear pops forward and spins like it should. To be sure I put a spare starter I know is good on. No change. I pulled the starter again and got a prybar on the flywheel. I got the flywheel to turn in one direction. If you are sitting in the seat looking forward the flywheel turned clockwise. When I first tried I was trying to turn it counter clockwise but couldn't get it to move. I thought maybe I couldn't get enough leverage in that direction. But it may be a deeper issue. How can I access the pistons from the top to monitor for movement when I turn the flywheel. I've read pulling the oil pan is a major job requiring moving the front axle.
I also took the batter to a shop and had it tested and it passed as good just so I'd know.
After the engine died the second time I tried to crank it again. This time I can hear the starter clunk to the flywheel but will not turn it. I used my Deutz to jump it with cables. It would not turn. I let it charge from the deutz a half and hour and tried again with no change.
After I pulled the Ford out of the way I pulled the starter and hit the ignition. The gear pops forward and spins like it should. To be sure I put a spare starter I know is good on. No change. I pulled the starter again and got a prybar on the flywheel. I got the flywheel to turn in one direction. If you are sitting in the seat looking forward the flywheel turned clockwise. When I first tried I was trying to turn it counter clockwise but couldn't get it to move. I thought maybe I couldn't get enough leverage in that direction. But it may be a deeper issue. How can I access the pistons from the top to monitor for movement when I turn the flywheel. I've read pulling the oil pan is a major job requiring moving the front axle.
I also took the batter to a shop and had it tested and it passed as good just so I'd know.