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Originally Posted by Mrmerlin
next step drop the bell housing,
take a picture of the front flex plate coupler,
then release the clamp Bolt.
then try to turn the engine.
This is my best guess you have thrust bearing failure,
though from your description it wasnt pointing to this.
when you installed the engine did you tighten all of the pinch bolts on the drive shaft ,
including the one at the transaxale to 61 ft/lbs
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You are right on the money, mmerlin. I did this two nights ago, and just haven't had a chance to update the thread. Based on the observation, it could be a thrust bearing failure. Wow, it just gets better. Not all thrust bearing failures are catastrophic, but the motor will need to be taken apart to see the extent of the damage. Pinch bolt was pretty darn snug when I removed it the other night, so I believe that it was torqued adequately.