Guest Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I'm bringing a 47 Chrysler Royal 3 window coupe back to life and have a question about the starter. I have no key for the car and I'd like to see if the engine is free. Some time back I removed the spark plugs and poured in ATF, I can't seem to get a socket and bar on the harmonic balancer bolt so I thought I'd just give the starter a quick bump and see if it turns the motor. When I bridge contact between the two main posts the starter turns freely, however I need the solenoid to engage. When I run a lead from the negative side of the battery to the outboard solenoid terminal it definitely engages but then bridging the two main posts below have no effect. I'm feeling like I'm doing something wrong and don't want to fry anything. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I would not recommend using the starter to spin a locked up engine as damage can occur. Suggest you remove the clutch inspection cover and use a pry bar on the flywheel teeth to make an attempt to spin the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 On 4/11/2014 at 3:33 PM, Don Coatney said: I would not recommend using the starter to spin a locked up engine as damage can occur. Suggest you remove the clutch inspection cover and use a pry bar on the flywheel teeth to make an attempt to spin the engine. I have had the teeth break with this procedure. Buy this tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebruns1 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Countrytraveler, What is that tool called and where can I get one? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Bought mine from Snap On https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-Tools-A144A-Black-Handle-Flywheel-Turning-Tool/302495780814?hash=item466e274fce:g:u0gAAOSw8axZ6qMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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