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fordrelic · 12-30-2016, 08:44 AM

Hey, Maybe someone has some good suggestions with my issue.
I purchased a Model A from an estate and the former owner started restoring.
The motor has been completely rebuilt as rumor has it. It was rebuilt maybe 15 years ago and has never been started. I don't believe they ever put oil in crankcase. (need dipstick) The motor will not turn with hand crank. What suggestions do you have. It is bolted in chassis with body. It has been in unheated garage. It seems they got motor done and bolted it in chassis but never got back to finish up, not even a oil cap. Motor and trans bolted in and that's it.

Thanks for your help.

12-30-2016, 08:44 AM	#1
fordrelic Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 600	stuck motor Hey, Maybe someone has some good suggestions with my issue. I purchased a Model A from an estate and the former owner started restoring. The motor has been completely rebuilt as rumor has it. It was rebuilt maybe 15 years ago and has never been started. I don't believe they ever put oil in crankcase. (need dipstick) The motor will not turn with hand crank. What suggestions do you have. It is bolted in chassis with body. It has been in unheated garage. It seems they got motor done and bolted it in chassis but never got back to finish up, not even a oil cap. Motor and trans bolted in and that's it. Thanks for your help.