Quote Originally Posted by avguy View Post
Ok, then it seems the only other possibility is that the timing is off, and the 'stuck' is pistons hitting valves. I've never read anything like this previously, but nothing else comes to mind that would account for what you're describing. I'm naturally presuming that nothing is wrong in the belt loop, given that everything is in full view while you're turning the crank.
Ok, I was able to get the crankshaft to turn by removing spark plugs, and timing is off. To get top dead center, should I remove the belt first because the timing is off?