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Re: Locked engine
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/2/2010

If it's a 3 valve engine, I remember reading about injectors having issues and hydrolock a very probable outcome.

On a modular engine it only takes a tiny bend, and they won't turn over.

5.4 cranks, used to be, not sure on the 3v, forged, it would take a h... Login to read more.