[Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine

[Don Herrick]

Possible. But it is a brand-new (not rebuilt) pump with only a couple of
miles on it.  Also, it seems like the belt would slip before the wheels
would drag on the ground.... but I'll check.

Don

On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 6:16 AM, <an5.sprite at gmail.com> wrote:

> Are you sure the water pump is not failed and jamming? Try pushing
> backwards to see if it can free the jam.
>
> Steve
> Sent from me.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Herrick <dbherrick at gmail.com>
> Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:55:18
> To: <spridgets at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine
>
> OK, I've got another problem I can't figure out.  1979 Midget 1500.  Was in
> the shopping center parking lot, went to start it and the engine seemed to
> turn over only about 1/2 a turn and stopped (charging light is on).
>  Battery
> is fine.  I figured a starter problem so I tried to do a push start.  When
> I
> let out the clutch the rear tires just slid, as if the engine was locked.
> Bendix jam somehow?  I've got a failing fan clutch... if the fan clutch
> failed could the fan belt keep the engine from turning over?  Should I
> remove the belt (fan/alternator) and try to start the car or would that
> damage it?
>
> Don
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