Project - Snail

[flymo]

Originally Posted by plowsie

Yeah mate, it was running fine when he give it me last week.

Ok, see no reason then why it shouldnt turn the motor over with the starter. It might not start but thats the ignition system, seperate to the starter.

Just a little puzzled, you mentioned that the engine seemed to lock, or at least not turn over. May be that the starter itself has a fault.

Originally Posted by flymo

Ok, see no reason then why it shouldnt turn the motor over with the starter. It might not start but thats the ignition system, seperate to the starter.

Just a little puzzled, you mentioned that the engine seemed to lock, or at least not turn over. May be that the starter itself has a fault.

But like I said, I tested 2 starters out of the engine and they spin fine with power from other bikes battery.

[mister c]

Stu, just a thought, have you had the plugs out, or dropped the oil since you took it from here?
I am just wondering if it may be "hydrauliced" because it was on it's side when we put it in the car. Could be worth whipping the plugs out & manually turn the engine over with a socket on the end of the crank just to see if any oil has made it's way into the barrels. Tis just a thought. The engine was turning over fine, so I cant see as it's something on the motor itself.

Had socket on end of crank just now, not budging, broke a ratchet trying, it turns slightly but not very far and not free at all

[mister c]

Originally Posted by plowsie

Had socket on end of crank just now, not budging, broke a ratchet trying, it turns slightly but not very far and not free at all

Have you had the spark plugs out & tried it?, if so, it totally amazes me, it was running the day before.

Originally Posted by mister c

Have you had the spark plugs out & tried it?, if so, it totally amazes me, it was running the day before.

Yep plugs are out. Is there any chance oil could have got into the head and caused a vaccuum type effect? but then that raises the question, why would that stop it from turning?

[yorkie_chris]

Hydraulic lock.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Hydraulic lock.

Would have expected the motor to turn via a socket on the crank Chris with the plugs removed.

I drained the oil yesterday, would that not have cleared the hydrolock? Or is it a remove the head jobbie?

I tell you what, I officially hate engines!

Originally Posted by flymo

Would have expected the motor to turn via a socket on the crank Chris with the plugs removed.

Not if it is locked via more than one piston maybe?