[Spridgets] Jammed 1500 engine

[Jim Seippel]

Pull the spark plugs and see if it turns over. My guess is that it has a
blown head gasket and one cylinder is full of water. - Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Don Herrick
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:55 AM
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