Hi, This engine has been sitting for a few years. Tried to get it going again, but it looks as if the engine is on a "brake or lock".
First I thought the pistons were stuck (grown to the bore), so poored diesel in the cylinders).
However, I can move the flywheel about 2cm up/down, and the pistons do move up/down about 1cm as well.
The gears are in neutral. in fact, when I engage the gears, I can get the same movement by turning the propeller.
It feels like the engine has a "mechanical lock", but can't find it.
(I have a Mov file, but can't attach, so tried to explain in the attached JPG file)
Can someone help me identify the problem.
Thanks
First I thought the pistons were stuck (grown to the bore), so poored diesel in the cylinders).
However, I can move the flywheel about 2cm up/down, and the pistons do move up/down about 1cm as well.
The gears are in neutral. in fact, when I engage the gears, I can get the same movement by turning the propeller.
It feels like the engine has a "mechanical lock", but can't find it.
(I have a Mov file, but can't attach, so tried to explain in the attached JPG file)
Can someone help me identify the problem.
Thanks