i just bought a 92 cutty supreme s from a druggie but i cant complain cause i got the car for $100 cause i told her the car was basically scrap...and knowing her she went out and bought some more crack...lol... and the damn thing wont start it will turn over a few times then will lock up like somthing is jamming....could this be a broken rod or is my engine ready to go to the grave any help would be appreciated thank you for your time

 

Locks up?

But if you wait a certain amount of time, it will let you turn it over again?

If you have to wait some amount of time in between crankings, maybe the battery is low and the starter just poops out after a few revs.

other than that, check fuel pressure, and sparks

 

Take it to O'Reillys, Auto Zone or Advance...they'll test the alternator and battery for free. No use shotgunning parts for practice. If they check out, pull the starter and take it to one of the above stores to test it.


My guess? starter and/or battery and/or battery cables.


Good luck.


C.J.