Well it's been a while, due to work and what not. I left off trying to reset the timing on my Atomic 4.
I left the #1 spark plug out when I was away and have a stuck crank handle on the crankshaft. When I returned, the crank handle won't turn clockwise or counterclockwise except for a small (miniscule) amount. I bought a wrecking bar to pry the handle off but it STILL won't come off the crankshaft. I'm assuming it is because of a dented portion of the crankshaft at the very tip. In order to replace the steps I had to hammer the crank handle all the way down onto crank shaft and now cannot remove it.
What has caused my engine to stop rotating freely?
How bad is this?
Any suggestions on how I can remove the crank handle, possibly heat it up with a torch and then try prying?
Thanks in advance
Cave Dog
PS I will take pictures of the engine situation.
I left the #1 spark plug out when I was away and have a stuck crank handle on the crankshaft. When I returned, the crank handle won't turn clockwise or counterclockwise except for a small (miniscule) amount. I bought a wrecking bar to pry the handle off but it STILL won't come off the crankshaft. I'm assuming it is because of a dented portion of the crankshaft at the very tip. In order to replace the steps I had to hammer the crank handle all the way down onto crank shaft and now cannot remove it.
What has caused my engine to stop rotating freely?
How bad is this?
Any suggestions on how I can remove the crank handle, possibly heat it up with a torch and then try prying?
Thanks in advance
Cave Dog
PS I will take pictures of the engine situation.
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