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Subject:Re: Hmm. It won't budge
From:thewestyman
Date:Sat, 15 Mar 2014 23:26:44 -0700

Mark is the winner in this.  I noticed, when I tightened the flywheel, one
bolt kept on going a little more always.
That pesky square looking shim is probably stuck in there.  But I guess, it
should turn still.  How does that shim/washer stop it from turning?
Zoltan

-----Original Message-----
From: mark drillock
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Hmm. It won't budge

While you had the flywheel off the crankshaft, the end shim/washer may
have dropped down out of position and is now jammed.

Mark

thewestyman wrote:
> I just changed the transmission and the cv shafts, serviced the clutch,
> new pilot bearing, etc.
> Wanted to start, it would not turn over.  I thought, it’s the battery.
> Not.
> Went to see if the engine turns by hand and it would not move.
> The clutch works fine, the starter clicks but can’t turn the engine.
>
> I can’t imagine what causes it.
>
> Anyone has an idea?
>
> Zoltan
>