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My 26 T had the transmission rebuilt many years ago. I'm finally getting to the restoration. I would occasionally crank the engine over the years. Now I had it on jacks and when I crank a wheel turns. Off the jacks and it won't roll. Something is locking it up in gear. Any suggestions on cause and how to fix? Thanks in advance.

Possibly stuck starter bendix.

Most, if not all, Model ts "creep" when started cold. Some folks say they adjust the high fingers so there is no creep but in 70 years I have not been able to do it. If you park your T with the high lever forward it squeezes the oil out from between the high discs and it (supposedly) reduces the amout of "creep". The back wheels will spin if they are jacked up when you start your T. The colder it is, the worse the "creep"

Put in neutral and rock the car back and forth to break loose the high speed clutch discs. Most likely just gummed up and "glued" together from sitting.

Don't make duplicate posts. It messes things up and gets confusing. Just reply to your original post.

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Thought the first one didn't take, will be careful!