Duffster

Well, almost got the POS back together and running...until MYZ realized the engine wouldn't turn by hand. So, I pulled the tranny back about 1 inch after disconnecting the torque converter from the flywheel. Upon doing this, the engine will turn by hand fine, BUT the tranny wouldn't budge!
So, I pulled the tranny off completely and replaced the torque converter hopeing it might just have been locked up, and the 2nd one did the same thing. With the TC off, the inner shaft will turn by hand and the rear shaft follows along as expected, but the outer shaft(pump-shaft) won't budge).
Is this normal? What suggestions does anyone have? I would LOVE to hear it was something simple. The 700R4 transmission supposedly rebuilt prior to my obtaining possession of it.
SIDE NOTE: the force required to turn the tranny is enough when connected w/the flywheel, it won't let the motor turn fast enough to start...but when disconnected, the engine does fine.

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Duffster (age 31)
BEAT DOWN HARD 88' Camaro SC,
1978 Caprice Classic motor havin'(WITH NO COMPUTER),84' Z-28 Nose clip wearin',
84' Z-28 Hood covered,
AND THE TIRES:
245/60-16 Firehawk SS20 (1),
245/60-16 Bridgestone CompTA's(on rear),
235/60-16 Pirelli P600 w/a curb check or 3(1),
REAR HATCH MASTER OF ALL!!!
Duffster_Camaro@HOTMAIL.COM
Owner of the Camaro 0 out of 10 Third-genners approve of, also part of the non-existent Iowa crew.