just shipped a 1960 F150 with 292 and standard trans from Wy to Texas. Biggest problem being the engine is siezed. Removed the flywheel cover, put trans in neutral and with a screw driver in the pressure plate the motor will turn very slightly and I hear a thin metal sound like something hitting a heat shield. Stater is not hung up , generator and water pump are free, what gives? Truck sat for no telling how long after previous owner passed away ,but was discribed as a running truck when parked (aren’t they all) . Was thinking of removing the oil pan to see what’s going on and to get some more torque To turn the motor . I have no pressure in clutch slave yet, could the clutch plate be stuck to the flywheel? New to the forum and appreciate your time to respond in advance

I’ve been soaking her for almost a week now , puzzling thing is how it will move slightly but feels like it’s hittin something , hoping th motor isn’t shelled out . Plan to do a rebuild but not right away .

I’ll try that too, curious why it would move slightly but not turn over by hand .

thanks Guys

hadn’t thought of that, plan to pull the carb, and both masters tomorrow, I’ll throw that on my list

pulled the heads , pistons are stuck in the cylinders . Pulled the motor , still soaking to free the pistons . New question : looking for a cam that will give the motor some nice chop , but won’t require new springs , compression or gear ratio , any ideas on what duration I’m looking for ?