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Terry, NJ · 08-31-2023, 04:35 PM

So I'm working on a 1930 Coupe engine. It's pretty much stock except for a .040 oversize, and police head. I don't know the mileage on the engine, but it's well over 10K, probably about 25 K. Famous words, "It was running when I parked it!" I had another engine I had fixed up with new mains ($700) but it was noisy so I put the old mill back in her. OK I tried to start it a few day ago anti wouldn't start (no spark) but I never saw an engine hop around (Chassis and all) like this. Today, I Was going to remove the distributor and I was going to put the pin in position and I tried moving the crank and it seems to be locked. No Go! I can sort of guess what happened, but How? Yeah I know it was out side, but it was always covered with at least two tarps, plug holes were plugged and oiled so I doubt it was the cylinders. No I believe it was the center main disintergrating and the pieces packing up and jamming the crankshaft. Either way, I'll probably have to pull the engine which I am not liking. 79 YO this july and I want to get this one done! If anyone has any other scenarios, please post. Thanks!
Terry

08-31-2023, 04:35 PM	#1
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,749	I've got a problem! So I'm working on a 1930 Coupe engine. It's pretty much stock except for a .040 oversize, and police head. I don't know the mileage on the engine, but it's well over 10K, probably about 25 K. Famous words, "It was running when I parked it!" I had another engine I had fixed up with new mains ($700) but it was noisy so I put the old mill back in her. OK I tried to start it a few day ago anti wouldn't start (no spark) but I never saw an engine hop around (Chassis and all) like this. Today, I Was going to remove the distributor and I was going to put the pin in position and I tried moving the crank and it seems to be locked. No Go! I can sort of guess what happened, but How? Yeah I know it was out side, but it was always covered with at least two tarps, plug holes were plugged and oiled so I doubt it was the cylinders. No I believe it was the center main disintergrating and the pieces packing up and jamming the crankshaft. Either way, I'll probably have to pull the engine which I am not liking. 79 YO this july and I want to get this one done! If anyone has any other scenarios, please post. Thanks! Terry