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Originally Posted by SuperJimmyK
Well after I pulled the plugs, and changed the oil I put a charger on the battery then attempted to turn the engine over by hand. I could get about half a turn in before it would lock up. I then tried turning it the other way and same thing, half a turn either way but no more. I tried the starter again and it made a small attempt to turn over and locked up so tight i couldn't get it to budge. I am thinking the motor is shot and needs to be rebuilt, but i am not sure
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Do not turn the crank backwards. The engine must always go in the forward direction as this puts stress on the timing gears, chain, rails, tensioner, etc.
Try charging the battery and give it another go. Also if you are gonna turn the crank by hand, make sure the transmission is not in gear.