Ken,
I'd first see if the engine is free or seized. If it is free, check the
three obvious things:
Fuel supply,
Spark,
Timing
>From the comment about the starter, you might just have an electrical
problem. Is the starter turning and just doesn't engage the flywheel
but continues to spin, or does it engage the flywheel and suddenly
stop? If it does the latter, you might have jumped timing. That might
indicate a timing chain or gear problem.
Good luck,
Joe
Ken wrote:
>
> Not a good day....
>
> Finished putting the doors back on and decided to take her out and see want
> the new cam was all about. Up to this point, there's about an hour's engine
> time with the new camshaft, less than 2500 on the rest of the engine.
>
> Everything is going fine, running well, oil pressure at 60psi, no unusual
> noises, and the engine stops. I was running about 50 mph or so, starting to
> coast to a stoplight and it's like the the key was turned off. Except when I
> tried to restart, the starter can't move the flywheel. Very distressing !
>
> Fortunately, not too far from a gas station and a phone (I really do need to
> get a cell phone), the Auto Club had us back home in less than an hour.
>
> So, where would you start ?
>
> Ken C
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