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Distributor rotor will not rotate / spin

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Distributor rotor will not rotate / spin

So my baby died on me (while driving) about a week ago. I had it towed to my place and since have done some diagnostic work on it. It was making a grinding sound when trying to start and would NOT start. I replaced the starter and the grinding sound went away, but the car still won't start. To be honest, I haven't checked for fuel, but I can hear the pump priming when I turn the car to ON. I found that I am getting spark to the distributor but not out. Took off the cap, cranked the engine and discovered the rotor is not spinning or rotating. It is definitely trying to as I see it wobble back and forth but will not spin. Can someone please tell me why this COULD be? Much appreciated!
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 12:43 AM
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Pull the dizzy and check for damage.
Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Pulled the dizzy and the driveshaft/rotor will not turn freely by hand. I had to apply an immense amount of torque (by hand) to get it to move and it was still grinding and rough. Didn't seem quite right. Anyone got a dizzy to sell?
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