VAC engine locked up

[Anonymous-0]

Just got another 46 VAC with the engine locked up. Man said he & his friend used starting fluid or ether, was not sure which but engine turned over with starter before that. Said it ran good just trouble starting it. Bringing it home on Thurs. Any thoughts on what happened to it? I suspect I am looking at another engine for it. Thanks, Chuck

 

[El Toro]

Pull the sparkplugs to make sure there's no coolant on top of the pistons. I would pour ATF on top of the pistons if there's no coolant present and let it soak. You may be able drive out the pistons with a piece of 2 X 2 oak and a big hammer by hitting the rods once the cap is removed, I did this on a Farmall A and some of the wet sleeves came out w/ the pistons. Hal

 

[Gary Cash]

Do a search and take a look at "Siezed Case VAC".

 

[Obession]

Do one thing at a time and do the easiest thing first! Pull spark plugs-Try to move it with the hand crank-pull the starter to make sure it is not stuck-check to make sure the foot clutch works and is not lodged- pull the valve cover and check for bent push rods. Last pull the head if needed. And finally you are in the bottom end of the engine. Oil pan- rod bearings- pistons. Etc. Good luck!