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Apr 20, 2015 | 08:29 PM

johnnyd1

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engine seized while driving

So ive searched....and searched then I searched some more found nothing. Ive got a 65 ford f100 352 v8 3 on the tree I tried to pop start it with the clutch all it did was drag the back tires so I yanked the transmission pulled the flywheel off nothing was catching. then I tried turning the crank and could only turn it quarter turn before it stuck mind you I was at the stop light about to go and when I did it just shut off thought I stalled it but nope no hesitation or anything before it quit new starter works fine timing gears and chain are ok it has stumped me. Anyone else have this random issue?

Apr 20, 2015 | 08:30 PM

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Is it full of engine oil?

Apr 20, 2015 | 08:33 PM

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Oh yea shes full recent change too been driving it for a couple months no problem

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:02 PM

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Pull the distributor and look at the oil pump drive.

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:04 PM

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If that drive failed would it have enough force to lock up the rear tires when I tried popping the clutch when I was being towed?

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:13 PM

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No, but the engine would lose oil pressure and seize up.

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:17 PM

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Ok it just happened so fast no loss of power or stumble or anything it was if I let off the clutch and stalled it

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Apr 20, 2015 | 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyd1

... so I yanked the transmission pulled the flywheel off nothing was catching. then I tried turning the crank and could only turn it quarter turn before it stuck mind you I was at the stop light.

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Johnny, try to slow down, write in some kind of sentence and paragraph structure and give clear information and a little background. I KNOW you didn't pull the transmission at a stoplight, but that's what you wrote!

Not digging on you, it's tough to troubleshoot without good communication, that's all. You'll get good info here, thanks for signing up.

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Apr 20, 2015 | 09:40 PM

johnnyd1

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Well your right ha definitely didn't pull the transmission at the stoplight. Im just beyond confused is all....if I were to pull apart the motor I probably wouldn't be. Then again that is last resort

Apr 20, 2015 | 09:54 PM

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Watching the distributor rotor/drive is a good idea. Maybe pull the plugs for ease of turning crank. But in any case if it's locked up, that's not a good sign.