pfrederi 20,992 #1 Posted 17 hours ago Loaned a Charger 12 to my nephew a year and half ago. Came home yesterday piston does not go up and down any more. He didn't hear anything. Guess I have a new project. Got the engine off the tractor draining, it no glittery stuff in the oil. Will be interesting to see inside. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,731 #2 Posted 17 hours ago (edited) Rod broke about an inch under the wrist pin. Edited 17 hours ago by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,078 #3 Posted 16 hours ago 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: piston does not go up and down any more. Can you push it by hand or hammer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 12,694 #4 Posted 15 hours ago So it did not "ventilate" the block? No sudden "oil everywhere" bath? You may have gotten lucky.... Maybe... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 6,902 #5 Posted 1 hour ago Looks like a good winter project Paul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,494 #6 Posted 1 hour ago Piston does not move, but does the crankshaft turn at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
