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Help. Hydrolocked Motor?

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  • Start date Start date Oct 14, 2011
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stykthyn

I want to measure mine. It doesn't look that tall.
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sounds like you are out of options. time for a new motor or a teardown on this one.
 

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Alrighty. Thanks guys!
 

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xMalignancy said:
Yeah i tried the breaker bar with all the plugs out, starter out, and in neutral and nothing.... and i was at about 1100-1300 RPM when it happened but i didnt hear any noise it just kinda shut off.... I guess ill just really try to break it loose since it is my only transportation.
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Forget it. You definitely have at least one bent connecting rod and the piston that's attached to it is wedged in the bore. If you try monkeying around with it there's a good chance you'll crack the cylinder wall (if it isn't cracked already).
 
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