2002 NH TC45D. ~1,900 hrs.
I was operating the tractor when a noise started coming from the engine. Seemed almost like a rattling inside. Shut the tractor down and now it won't start nor turn over.
-Turn the key to start and there is a single clink/clunk sound and that is it. No multiple clicks with the starter and engine does not crank/turn over. You can see a slight movement in the fan (moves a few degrees.
-Checked fluids, a little low on oil. Added a quart.
-Load tested battery, clean posts/terminals. Battery tested good.
-Had starter rebuilt by a very reputable shop for the area (needed new contacts, clutch and plunger). Installed and same thing as before.
-Went back to the battery to recheck connections/clean posts/terminals, post came off so replaced battery with new. Checked grounds and everything seems solid. Removed frame ground from battery and reattached. Try to start and same thing as before.
-Applied 12V directly to starter from battery and same single clink/clunk sound.
-I've read that you can/can't rotate the crankshaft by hand. Tried it anyways, wasn't able to move it.
What's left to check/recheck? Is the engine seized?
I'm at a loss on how to proceed and winter is coming. Already had a brief flurry or two.
I was operating the tractor when a noise started coming from the engine. Seemed almost like a rattling inside. Shut the tractor down and now it won't start nor turn over.
-Turn the key to start and there is a single clink/clunk sound and that is it. No multiple clicks with the starter and engine does not crank/turn over. You can see a slight movement in the fan (moves a few degrees.
-Checked fluids, a little low on oil. Added a quart.
-Load tested battery, clean posts/terminals. Battery tested good.
-Had starter rebuilt by a very reputable shop for the area (needed new contacts, clutch and plunger). Installed and same thing as before.
-Went back to the battery to recheck connections/clean posts/terminals, post came off so replaced battery with new. Checked grounds and everything seems solid. Removed frame ground from battery and reattached. Try to start and same thing as before.
-Applied 12V directly to starter from battery and same single clink/clunk sound.
-I've read that you can/can't rotate the crankshaft by hand. Tried it anyways, wasn't able to move it.
What's left to check/recheck? Is the engine seized?
I'm at a loss on how to proceed and winter is coming. Already had a brief flurry or two.
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