Manuall Turning Engine

[NCLarry]

My newly acquired 71 hasn't turned over in at least 10 years. That being said, I'd like to verify it isn't seized.

I understand that I should place some oil in each cylinder and probably pull the cover and put some oil on the rockers, etc.

After that, though, how do I manually turn the engine? Can this be done without removing the radiator, etc?

Don't even suggest anything involving electric... whole other can or worms not yet address.. First priority to strip care to frame and pull engine.

I'm told, the engine and tranny were rebuild shortly before it was 'parked'.

[tanny]

Should be able to get to the crank bolt with socket wrench and turn by hand. I am able to access mine this way, but I don't have any smog or extra belts. Can't remember the size. 22mm? Might remove spark plugs first and put in neutral to make it a little easier. Victor.

[Bambikiller240]

Originally posted by tanny

Can't remember the size.

27MM

[beandip]

:classic: If it were my engine I would drain the oil and change the filter. No need to pump glop through the engine, What you said about oiling the cam is a good thing also . Squirt some oil in the cylinders also. It wouldent heart to add some Marvel oil or a QT of Rislone to the new oil change as it will help desolve any gum , when you do start the engine it would be good to drain and change at about 500 miles. Cheep ins. I think it would be a vary gook Idea to spin the engine untill you see oil at the cam , before you start her up.