Ryan Petrolhead

Thanks for your advice. I bought the engine to put into a boat but never got around to it. I believe it came in a plant unit. I just want to make sure the engine hasn't seized after sitting in the garage for some time. Thanks again

ok thanks i will try that tomorrow.

Thanks for your advice about the use of flywheel, could I ask you do I need to turn flywheel clockwise or anti clockwise looking from the flywheel end. Thanks

Hi I have got a perkins 4.236 diesel engine with LD start number which I believe was mainly used in massey ferguson tractors and other plant. I want to turn the engine over by hand to see if it is seized or not and was wondering does anybody know what size socket I need to turn the crankshaft over. I've read somewhere that people have tried to turn it over using the flywheel and pry bar but this could cause damage. Any suggestions please.