My engine shut down a few weeks ago. and wouldnt start again.
i got it home andi can turn the crank a few degrees but not much.
my father said its just locked up some how.
any ideas as to what would cause that?
where should i start in dismantling the engine?

 

First thing to do is pull the spark plugs and determine if there is water in the cylinders by turning it over.
Start there.

 

Then pull the oil pan

 

I can only turn it about 1/8 of a turn or so. not enough to see much
and i took the stater off. but when it was on it wouldnt do anything. it couldnt turn the engine

 

Sounds like a broken connecting rod.

 

That would make it not turn very much?
and ehrn the engine died it sounded like i just turned the engine off. no noise or anything. it just died.

 

M6 or auto? Make sure its in neutral if it's m6.