start up fail help!!!!

El_supracabra · 03-16-2011, 07:04 PM

Thanks for the reply! I went out today and moved the ground bolt to the correct location. I also took out 4 of the spark plugs and tried to turn the engine over with a big 1/2" ratchet on the crank bolt, it wouldnt BUDGE! it is locked up solid! I know that the engine spun freely before I dropped it in because I could turn the harmonic balancer by hand when I set the timing! After i put the timing belt on I turned it 360 degrees to make sure the marks would line up properly. So WTF?!

Also the clutch pedal feels spongy and soft. It doesn't feel like there is NEARLY as much resistance as there used to be. Could the clutch need bled? I didn't disconnect any clutch lines.... Could my aftermarket flywheel be the prob?

Thank you guys so much for helping this first time supra owner!!

03-16-2011, 07:04 PM	#5
El_supracabra Intake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South of Columbus, Ohio Posts: 45	Thanks for the reply! I went out today and moved the ground bolt to the correct location. I also took out 4 of the spark plugs and tried to turn the engine over with a big 1/2" ratchet on the crank bolt, it wouldnt BUDGE! it is locked up solid! I know that the engine spun freely before I dropped it in because I could turn the harmonic balancer by hand when I set the timing! After i put the timing belt on I turned it 360 degrees to make sure the marks would line up properly. So WTF?! Also the clutch pedal feels spongy and soft. It doesn't feel like there is NEARLY as much resistance as there used to be. Could the clutch need bled? I didn't disconnect any clutch lines.... Could my aftermarket flywheel be the prob? Thank you guys so much for helping this first time supra owner!! __________________ 86.5 Supra NA: milled head .020, decked block .007, .5mm+ pistons, port & polished intake manifold and cyl head,OBX header, 3-angle, cold air intake, Cometic MLS HG. ALL NATURAL! CHEVROLET- Cracked Heads, Every Valve Rattles, Oil Leaks Every Time FORD- Flipped Over, Rebuilt Dodge DODGE- Dirty Old Dust Gathering Engine I'd rather drive a Toyota, than push a ford.