[AT] 350 B engine swap problem

[D8RMAN at aol.com]

Larry, Are you sure the engine was correctly connected to the torque  
convertor? I once saw an engine rebuilt for a JD log skidder and the owner  deceided 
he would install it. I don't remember all of the details but he somehow  
screwedup the engine crankshaft by installing different bolts which had pulled  the 
crankshaft back  which screwed up the main bearings and it would only  run on 
either. He thought it was a fuel primer problem too. Checkout the service  
manual and make sure you did it right if possible. Does this model of engine  
have a place to insert an engine turning tool? Willard Smith, Tacoma, WA.

I  swapped an engine in my JD350B Crawler. The replacement ran when 
removed  from the previous crawler.
As I was priming the fuel system (cranking) it  suddenly
seized. Now the starter will not turn it over - I guess  this
means I will need to pull the engine back out. Anyone
got any ideas  short of pulling the engine?

Larry Sikes
Rock Ridge  Farm
Florida
http:rockridgefarm.com
mailto:larry at rockridgefarm.com