SEIZED ENGINE? - 06/12/06 12:27 AM
This concerns a bent as opposed to a straight six but I don't think that will have any bearing on the problem. '97 FORD F150 XLT 4.2 liter. It won't start; solenoid clicks. Cleaned battery posts and connectors, load test battery, add a jump start battery, remove starter and had tested at a reputable shop, relieved tension on serpentine drive belt and made sure all loads would spin free. Put vehicle in PARK and used socket wrench with a 15" pull handle on the crankshaft pulley bolt. It took all I could do to move the engine about 1/8 of a revolution or less (ccw). Is there ANY way the transmission could have anything to do with this or am I just wishing? I really don't think I missed anything. Seized engine? Thanks. Ray