1996 Dodge Ram engine does not run

Tiny
MBROCK42
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 225,000 MILES
Truck stoped running while I was driving. I think that it may have seased. Is there any way I can tell before I take it to the repair shop.
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Saturday, November 14th, 2009 AT 8:28 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome to the forum. Remove the plugs and accessory belt/s, see if you can turn the crank by hand? All the fluids ok?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
Tiny
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Pulled plugs and belts, would not turn. The dip stick is stuck so cannt check hower it does have some oil I looosend the drain just to see if there was any. Whats the next step. Pull the engine?
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
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Did you notice anything before it siezed? Temp lite-- oil lite-- anything? You can pull oil pan and heads, see if you see anything? That's up to you.
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
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No. Everything seemed normal. Thank you for the help. I'm going to pull the heads next. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for the time
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
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Just a thought, if you think the piston/s is siezed? With plugs removed, pour a little oil in each spark plug hole, let it set for a while, see if they come loose? Although the cylinders may still be damaged?
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