Farmall A engine seized

Posted by Dennis on July 28, 2004 at 19:04:13 from (209.247.222.104):

To all,

I have a Farmall A that has run great since I've had it (about 2 yrs). I started it for the first time this year a few weeks ago. It ran fine the first half hour. I took it for a spin around the block and it died out. It restarted right away and I drove it home. It died out in the driveway and has not run since. I cleaned the carb and checked all the electrical. The gas was old with some junk in it, but the carb appeared to be clean. I drained and cleaned everything and tried to restart with no luck. It would fire but not run. I did a compression test and discovered that there was very little compression on all of the cylinders. At that point we went on vacation for 2 weeks. Upon returning, I removed the valve cover and discovered 3 push rods were not engaged with the valve levers. I tried to crank the engine manually, but it was froze solid. I have also removed the valve lever assembly and retried cranking and it is still froze. What might have happened here? I think I have to continue to tear the engine down, but I wouldn't mind hearing some other ideas on what the next step is and to what degree of an overhaul I might be in for. The engine was supposedly overhauled before I got it. It always ran very smooth and did not burn any oil, plus it always started on the first turn. Any comments or ideas are welcome. Thank you.

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