Pull the spark plugs and try turning it over by hand. It could have a water leak
into a cylinder. Water isn't compressible.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Allen
> Blackmon
> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 10:37 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Seized engine at start-up
>
>
> To All,
>
> I have a 1970 Datsun 2000 (I'm new to this list). A few years back, when
> trying to start my car (I haven't done anything to it since the engine
> seized, too any other projects), the starter turned over real slow for about
> 5 cranks or so then stopped. All I got after that was the sound of the
> starter clicking. Thinking battery might be dead, I charged the battery.
> Nothing happened. Replaced starter. Nothing. Tried to jump start.
> Nothing but the starter solenoid clicking.
>
> Next I tried to push start it. Wheels locked, nothing moving in engine.
>
> I'm in the process of pulling the engine. I've got the radiator out and
> have tried to turn the crank bolt to turn the engine. No movement. Any
> ideas on what I can expect? Engine had been overhauled about 10,000 prior
> (it has 100,000 total but all engine components were in excellent shape).
> Car ran fine except the slow turning over of the starter. It would always
> start before, just not this time. Oil level was fine prior to this.
>
> Any ideas on what caused this? Could slow oil pressure during starter
> cranking cause engine to seize?
>
> Thanks!! P.S. It's a real shame that current computer spell checkers don't
> recognize "Datsun".
>
> Allen Blackmon
> 1970 2000
>
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