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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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97' Powerstroke seized?

Just swapped a 97 powerstroke and all the goodies into my 1 ton centurion. I go to start it and there is one click from the starter and that is it. showing good power from the batteries Did I do all that work for a seized motor? Please help
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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I wouldn't jump to that conclusion.. Replace the starter.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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With the one click statement I am going to say the battery cables are dirty, check ALL the cables BOTH ENDS.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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When I was finishing torquing the TC to the flexplate it was getting really hard to turn is that part of my problem?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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Check The Battery Terminals And Make Sure They Are Tight! Check The Starter Cable Also! And Last Check The Starter! Hope You Resolve Your Problem! Good Luck!!
 
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Centurion47
When I was finishing torquing the TC to the flexplate it was getting really hard to turn is that part of my problem?
I'm not a diesel guy, but that does NOT sound good for any engine/trans matchup. Sounds like something is not right, like the TC was not properly seated into the trans FIRST, before mating engine and trans. Or wrong dimension part for the specific application.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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as in the engine didnt wanna turn, or tightening was getting really hard... if its the engine then compression, i would take a socket and breaker bar to the crank and try to turn it manually
 
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