Reply To: SOLVED – 1957 RDE-19 seized

[Ghost_n_the_shell]

Don wrote:

OK, so the gearcase is currently removed?  If not, I would remove the gearcase to ensure it is not the issue locking up the powerhead.  Perhaps something has come loose under the flywheel jamming up the powerhead.  Perhaps you can remove the little flywheel inspection cover and have a peek inside.  Make sure the rewind interlock is not causing an issue was well, perhaps the compression relief linkage is jammed up.

If none of these things apply, then you will probably need to pull the cylinder head to see what is going on.

lower unit is currently removed and so far, looks in good shape.

I removed the recoil starter last night, cleaned it up, and all looks good there (still off).

I don’t see anything else touching the flywheel that would interfere with it. Motor is in “start” position, and gear is neutral.

I’m going to let is soak for a week, and if nothing, then, I’m going to open up the PH and try the tap method with a wooden dowel.

I’m a little caution though, as so far, most of my problems have been very easy / obvious to overcome, so I hope I’m just not overlooking something simple.