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    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    At this time, I have not. But the oil pump seems to be the problem.
  2. L

    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    I removed the distributor from its hole. I manually turned the crankshaft by hand clockwise, if you are looking at tractor from the front. My son was looking in the hole and the camshaft turned but the oil pump did not. The slots that the distributor goes in, did not move. If it is the oil...
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    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    Before trying to start the 550, I checked the oil and it was between to add and full mark. Checked the radiator, the level was a little low. Added about a quart of new antifreeze.
  4. L

    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    It appears that the gears on the distributor are fine. The other pictures are of the hole the distributor goes in. What would cause an oil pump to freeze ?
  5. L

    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    Thanks for the info. The tractor is in Colorado and I am currently in SC. I will be going back next week and will pull distributor and let you know what I found.
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    1959 Oliver 550 Gas rotor not turning

    I have a 1959 Oliver 550 Gas which has been sitting since mid 2008. Recently I made an attempt to start it. Got new battery. Made sure there was oil in the pan, antifreeze in the radiator. Rotated crankshaft by hand to insure nothing frozen. Cranked engine without spark to lubricate bearings and...
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