Seized Engine on Ford 2000 gas tractor

FtInn Farmer · Feb 23, 2020

I have a Ford 2000 gas tractor with a seized engine. I have poured solutions down the spark plug holes and determined #1 cylinder is the problem. The engine is not breaking loose. What would be the next least means of seeing what the problem is? I am thinking about dropping the pan and check the main bearings. After that, I am not sure where to go; short of pulling the head.

Any suggestions?

showcrop · Feb 23, 2020

Yes, tell how it got seized. from rust or from friction?

da.bees · Feb 23, 2020

Yes,it's difficult to give advice with history and details. How long have you owned it? Was it stuck when you bought it?

steve_in_mo · Feb 23, 2020

Is the engine stuck solid? Will it turn backwards?

You could buy an amateur proctoscope for a few dollars online.
That would let you have a look inside the cylinder through the spark plug hole.

Before you pull the pan, pull the oil pan plug and observe what comes out.
If it's water, plan on a teardown.
You can confirm by pulling the head.

Tgrasher · Feb 23, 2020

It can take a month or more for soaking to work. Water coming out oil drain after loosening and the amount will tell rust is the problem. Taking the valve
cover off may reveal more. Clean any rust by scratching and vacuuming. Lube valves and tap them with a brass hammer to make sure they are free.
Your #1 cylinder most likely had the exhaust valve open allowing water to enter. I've seen the oil ring rusted through in a cylinder on a tractor that had a
rain cap on it.

da.bees · Feb 23, 2020

(quoted from post at 14:31:11 02/23/20) Is the engine stuck solid? Will it turn backwards?

You could buy an[b:e40e40a61f] amateur proctoscope[/b:e40e40a61f] for a few dollars online.
That would let you have a look inside the cylinder through the spark plug hole.

Before you pull the pan, pull the oil pan plug and observe what comes out.
If it's water, plan on a teardown.
You can confirm by pulling the head.

:shock: Good grief,amateur version of that instrument sound's terrifying.

old · Feb 23, 2020

Fill in the blanks. How did it lock up?? hard to help you help your self with out more info

fixerupper · Feb 23, 2020

It its unknown how the engine seized first thing to do is pull the spark plugs if it is a gas engine and shine a flashlight in the holes. If the cylinders are empty and not full of water then pull the rod bearings. If the rod bearings are OK the next most likely culprit is pistons rusted or corroded to the cylinder walls.

Ultradog MN · Feb 24, 2020

Always mention whether you have 1962-64
four cylinder 2000 or a 1965-75 three
cylinder 2000. Always.
Also let us know whether you have a gas
or diesel engine.
If you have a 3 cylinder model they have
a very deep dish in the top. A gas piston
requires at Least a cup of oil to spill
over into the rings. A few squirts of
penetrating oil will do Nothing.
Photo shows both gas and diesel pistons
from a 3 cylinder Ford.
I still prefer Marvel Mystery Oil.

Seized Engine on Ford 2000 gas tractor

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