Robbie,
I don't recall how long you said this car was sitting, if it has been a
short time (a few weeks), the problem could be a blown head gasket. If
water leaks into a cylinder, you will oNLy be able to turn it over until
all the gas is compressed. Best thing to do is remove the valve cover
and all the spark plugs. Slowly turn the engine (you should be able to
turn it with one hand using a 1/2 ratchet on the front pulley -- don't
force it), watch the cam, chain and valve train all should move
together. If the cam is not rotating then STOP, you have a broken chain
as John suspects. Note either a cam chain or jackshaft chain failure
will cause this problem (you can't see the jackshaft chain without
removing the front cover) -- though the cam (longer) chain is more
likely. If it's water in cylinder it may come out of the spark plug
holes.
Here's hoping it's a head gasket.
Todd Osborn
San Jose, CA
68 2L DATSFUN
Robbie Harrison wrote:
>
> Yipes! Just called my Dad to let him know, had to leave message on answering
> machine. Thanks for the warning. Sure hope its not the chain, I'd hate to
> have to use the spare U20
>
> Robbie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John F Sandhoff [mailto:sandhoff@csus.edu]
> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 5:44 PM
> To: Robbie Harrison
> Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Stuck engine (was: Roadster list 2000 registry update)
>
> Robbie writes:
> > Tried to turn over the engine last week, and it turns approximately 1/4 of
> a
> > turn and then STOPS.
>
> DON'T FORCE IT ANY FURTHER!!
> My guess is the timing chain is broken and you are HITTING THE
> VALVES with the pistons!
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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