Military Vehicles, February 1997,: MB engine seized

MB engine seized

C3TX@aol.com
Fri, 7 Feb 1997 21:22:17 -0500 (EST)

This is a sad story.......................

I started my MB after it sat for a few weeks. Gauge registered no oil
pressure. Normally, I have 30lbs pressure within a few seconds. As the needle
did not move, I initially assumed it was the gauge. Gauge was old, and I
figured it would be O.K. to run the engine while I was troubleshooting
problem. I often checked the head, to make sure it remained cool. It did.

What was probably 30 min later, engine made screech and stopped. Block was at
normal temp. At this time, I thought to check dip stick, and found it to be
very low. Then I noticed new oil leak on ground. I quit, got out manuals, and
came back few days later. Wouldn't turn, so I put new battery in place. Still
would turn, so I tried to tow in gear. This made my clutch smoke.

Any ideas? Is it likely the pistons have frozen into the block? why didn't
the block heat up with friction before the engine seized? Have I ruined this
engine? Any ideas on cost of rebuild?

Craig