ORIGINAL: flyby50
Bill, thanks for the info, i hate to take it apart, its like new someone ran it and put it in the basement for a long time, castor and a little rust, bad combo !!! I'm sure its stuck, i have three of these- even a new one- i think i'll put it in the anti-freeze tonight on high, its in the garage it dissolves castor and removes alot of rust !!! If this does not work, its take apart time... Ill let you know what happens.... thanks to all....
If you have a ball bearing crank you MUST take it apart. If you suspect that rust is the culprit your bearings are toast. What kind of engine is it?
Try the anti freeze trick though because you won't be able to get it apart if your don't get it freed up. Keep the faith I got a rusted up Enya from Auctioland that was rusted tight. She's fine now. Just be patient and don't force anything and ask questions here. Thease guys know their stuff.
Bill