pfrederi 20,992 #1 Posted 23 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 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 47,734 #2 Posted 23 hours ago (edited) Rod broke about an inch under the wrist pin. Edited 23 hours ago by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,084 #3 Posted 22 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 12,696 #4 Posted 21 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 7 hours ago Looks like a good winter project Paul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 17,494 #6 Posted 7 hours ago Piston does not move, but does the crankshaft turn at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,992 #7 Posted 1 hour ago Piston was TDC when I opened it and engine spun freely. I pushed it down now things don't move. No vents in the block tonight should be able to flip it over take the oil pan off and look at the damage Valves are working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
