chriscraftcat
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After the harness re-wiring was completed I wanted to do the dry crank on left engine. Prior to this point I tried cranking this engine two weeks ago but could not move the fly wheel with a starter, instead the starter was locked and the humming occurred causing the battery terminal to smoke. I thought it was the starter and I took it to the rebuilder, but he said that starter had some corrosion build up but no major defects. Well, after reinstalling the starter and re-wiring the harness through the terminal board, I tried to crank the engine again but the same thing happened. The starter locked without cranking, the humming began and the smoke on battery terminals occurred. I could not disengage the starter with ignition switch but only with battery switch to off. Is my engine frozen or what is causing this problem? How can I check to see if the engine will rotate without power? Your help and advice is appreciated greatly! Gene