[Healeys] Turning Engine Over

[David Nock]

Mark, No it is not a problem to crank the motor with the carbs and  
manifolds off, you do not even to worry about the cooling system  
since the engine will not be starting.

However if you can not crank the engine with the crank pulley and a  
large breaker bar the starter will not do it either.

Are you sure the transmission isnt in gear and the car is on the  
ground or the brakes on.

Otherwise your problem is internal probably stuck wrist pins or rings


David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Aug 7, 2012, at 4:43 AM, mark lapierre wrote:

> Is there any problem with trying to turn an engine over with the  
> starter,
>  with out the carbs on.
> This car has sat for ten years and I have been soaking the pistons  
> for a few
> days while I'm working on the carbs.  No fuel, yes coolant,  
> distributor
> disconnected, plugs out.
> Basically it would be just the starter , and coolant system that  
> are attached.
>
> I  just want to see if the rings are loosened up
> and the engine isn't looked up,  and maybe do a compression check  
> while I am
> at it.
> I can't get to the crank nut to turn it by hand.
>
> Any suggestions appreciated
>
> Mark
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