92 GTX Died while running wide open

[cmr40]

I have a 92 GTX that stopped dead in its tracks while running with the throttle wide open this weekend. When I try to restart it, the starter clicks once, but nothing turns over. I removed the flywheel cover and the shaft advances a bit when I hit the starter but that's it. I know its not the starter because it died while running. I dropped the battery from one of my other skis in it to see if it was a bad battery but I had the same result. The intake is clear and nothing is blocking the impeller.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[dlowings]

Pull the spark plugs and see if it will turn over. If you pull the plugs and it still don't turn over you might have a big problem. That's where I would start.

 

[cmr40]

Thanks! I'll try pulling the plugs.

Just for my own information, why do you think it may be the plugs?

 

[cmr40]

Pulled the plugs - no go. Any other thoughts?

 

[crashcourse101]

I dont think he was thinking your plugs were bad, he just wanted to see if you blew it up . It kinda sounds like it, check compression first just to be sure. The compression sould be around 150 the closer the better. less that 100 you are in need of a rebuild.

(When the plugs are out it should turn over easier.)
If it doesnt at all then its locked up