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Thanks chaps, I will let you know which method works (hopefully).

I have a lovely Mk I ferret. I used to use it a fair bit. I then dry stored it for 6 years. I went out to service it and clean it up ready to use again this year and found engine would not turn (I was not stupid enough to service everything and just hit the starter and hope) - I tried to turn it via the starting handle to distribute the oil in the engine (as those of you who know, it is a dry sump lubrication system). Well, it did not turn over and I stripped the starting handle drive teeth, so you know I gave it a fair effort. I have tried to turn it via the crank shaft pulley nut, but I felt it was not going to work and could feel the nut thread trying to strip, so I stopped. SO...... I have a beautiful Ferret in all respects that was put away carefully, but engine so far is showing it won't turn... what do you suggest I do now to get the old girl going?

Forgot - also got a lovely lightweight landy. Was in the first gulf war. Little gem. Still trying to edit my profile - no luck yet

Just tryin gto figure out how to put stuff in my profile - nothing clicks yet. Will try again.

My name is tim. Owner of Ferret Mk 1 for many years plus all spares that I bought to go with it. Engineer by profession. Have experience of jeeps to Chieftan tank. Experience as infantry long time ago. Not good with computers or forums - hope I have done enough this time to get in - got soem questions re prices of spares I have that some bloke wants to buy and I think he is offering too little.