87 spree motor won't turn over, but turns over with spark plug out? Anyone know why?

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87 spree motor won't turn over, but turns over with spark plug out? Anyone know why?

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Was running and driving only 1700 miles. I tried to start it and I thought the motor was seized so I pull the spark plug. And it turns over without the spark plug. I put the plug back in and I can't turn the motor over
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Re: 87 spree motor won't turn over, but turns over with spark plug out? Anyone know why?

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When was it last ran? Crankcase could be full of oil from a bad pump.
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Re: 87 spree motor won't turn over, but turns over with spark plug out? Anyone know why?

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It's called "hydro-lock"...drain the cylinder.
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