[TR] GT6 engine still seized

[Kinderlehrer]

----- 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