[TR] GT6 engine still seized - Bob Kinderlehrer gets the prize

[Joe Curry]

If you leave the plugs out and spin the engine as fast as the starter will
turn it, you will probably evacuate most of the oil and certainly enough to
keep the plugs from fouling.

As for the starter issue, I can only say that if it is the right starter and
it does throw out the bendix when turning, it should be ok.  If it contacts
the flywheel it should spin the engine, particularly if the plugs are out.

Good Luck,
Joe

-----Original Message-----
From: triumphs-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net
[mailto:triumphs-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Jerrold Le Tourneau
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 5:27 PM
To: triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: Kinderlehrer
Subject: Re: [TR] GT6 engine still seized - Bob Kinderlehrer gets the prize

Everyone-

Bob -  Hit it on the head!!!   I removed the starter and damn if the 
engine didn't turn super easy by hand.  Course the Marvel oil down into 
the spark ports probably helps. 

So now I have a two part question.  I have clean out the spark ports by 
trying to siphon back out the oil using a hand oil pump.  Then I drained 
the oil from the sump and will refill with clean oil and new filter.    
Do I need to do anything else before trying to fire the engine back up?  
Little concerned about excess mystery oil in the engine.  Will that burn 
off with little effect on the engine?

My second question regards the starter.  I guess it's done since it 
won't engage the flywheel and turn over the engine.  I have cleaned it 
and tested it by attaching it to a 12 volt battery and seeing it extend 
out to full travel. It seems to be okay but for whatever reason it is 
not turning the engine over.  What am I missing?


Jerry


Kinderlehrer wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerrold Le Tourneau" 
> <jerrold.letourneau at verizon.net>
> To: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 2:35 PM
> Subject: [TR] GT6 engine still seized
>
>
>> Hello all -
>>
>> Well, I 've trying the Marvel Mystery oil for a week now and still can't
>> turn the engine by hand.  I am pretty sure the clutch is not engaged.  I
>> move the car when in neutral.  I tried putting the car in 1st gear and
>> all I can get is the car to slid not able to get it to move forward at
>> all.  When I garaged the car all was well.  Not sure why everything is
>> seized and not sure where to go from here.  I tried all the previous
>> suggestions so now I need something new.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 68 GT6 Mk1
>
>
> I don't remember if you said the starter was spinning or not, but it 
> is something that could cause the engine to lock up like you describe, 
> at least on a TR3. Might be worth removing the starter just to make 
> sure the gear isn't jammed into the flywheel.
> Bob
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