[MR2] Fw: Ongoing problem, will not start, mk2T, 3rd gen-UPDATE

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

If the starter can turn the engine, likely nothing serious is wrong with 
the crank or rods. But FWIW, I once broke a crank at low speed (reground crank 
with a sharp step on all the journals- textbook stress-riser). The engine 
would still run at idle- with the scariest knock you ever heard. And 
1st gen ZR 1 Chevs used to partially sieze their cams in the aluminum heads 
due to a restricted oil supply.
My 1st move would be to drop the oil pan and verify the rotating parts are 
still OK. After that (and a relaxing beer or 2), I would continue what 
you're doing- checking peripheral driven parts for partial seizures or broken 
stuff. Good luck- J DeRyke