Coincidence ??
 

Thought I seized the engine of my 1882 after changing the oil seal.

However, NO-ONE I asked thought that was the case.

So I unhooked it from the trans____ (sorry I don't know the exact terminology) The coupler on the fan side of the engine. Still not able to turn the crank one iota.

So I took the starter off .... BINGO.... I can now turn the engine over.

Do you suggest I just replace the starter and move on, or did the starter go bad because of the "seizing" issue in the first place?

These questions are from the; I AM NOT A MECHANIC AND SHOULD NOT PLAY ONE IN THE DRIVEWAY. Please keep that in mind when attempting to help - that is....keep it simple/stupid for me.

As an aside (or maybe not) I developed a MASSIVE tranny leak. I've not pulled the dipstick, but judging from the amount of fluid lost it must be low in the system.

(A) Have the starter professional checked out, or (B) Replace it with a new one.

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