Engine Seized

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by ypc04, Nov 20, 2003.

  1. ypc04

    ypc04 Well-Known Member

    The engine in my 65 gs conv has seized up. Does anybody have any ideas on how I can fix it. Thanks.
     
  2. cal

    cal Active Member

    How did it happen. From sitting?. If so, the first thing I would do is take the spark plug's out and squirt some penetrating oil down in there and let it sit for a couple of day's.

    Is it a stick by chance. I had a truck do that to me one time. After I did the p/oil trick, I hooked a chain to it, towed it down the road and popped the clutch. Worked like a charm, and ran fine.

    I am in no way recomending you do that. It could cause serious damage. But, if your willing to take the risk,,,,,,,,,

    Maybe someone else will chime in with a better answer. Cal
     
  3. ypc04

    ypc04 Well-Known Member

    Well from what Ive been told the car ran out of oil. But when I got it the guy said it just had an oil change. I was ony the freeway when the oil and temp light came on and it was jsut downhill from there.
     
  4. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    Sorry.....

    But I think it is time for a rebuild.:ball:

    On the hand, you can make some mods....:bglasses:
     
  5. ypc04

    ypc04 Well-Known Member

    MMMMMMMMMMMMMM mods......


    Im putting a 65 Rivi 455 in it until I can get mine rebuilt.
    What type of mods would you guys recommend.
     
  6. John Eberly

    John Eberly Well-Known Member


    :error: 455 started in 1970. check and see what you really have there. A '65 425 nailhead might say something like "Wildcat 445" on the air cleaner as they used to put the torque rating on a sticker there.
     
  7. ypc04

    ypc04 Well-Known Member

    My bad I mean im getting the engine from a 65 rivi.
     

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