1996 GSX Squeaking when trying to start

[Laith’s GSX]

Hi everyone, I picked up a 1996 GSX just a couple weeks ago. I got a brand new battery and replaced the starter solenoid and it started right up. After that I did some maintenance on it. (replaced filters, VTS boot, and water box bellow. didn’t rebuild carbs thought) Then I replaced the gray fuel lines but when I tried to start it i heard a click and then squeaking noise. It wasn’t turning over at all. I ordered a new starter, charged the battery, and cleaned the battery connections but still got the squeaking sound. (I checked the gas in it but after start it but it was empty) I was already plaining to rebuild the engine but I was hoping I could get some use out of it this summer and I it during the winter. Is there anything that I could replace to help fix this or do I just gotta rebuild the whole thing? Let me know your thoughts!

 

[mikidymac]

Pull the gray plastic rear flywheel cover and remove the sparkplugs and see if you can turn it over by hand or if it is locked up.

 

[Laith’s GSX]

Ok thanks I’ll try that.

 

[Laith’s GSX]

So I tried to crank it by hand but it won’t move at all and I’m putting a decent amount of force into it. Do you really think it could be locked up? It was running 2 days ago. What could have happened between then and now?

 

[mikidymac]

Yes, it is locked up. Or at least something in the driveline is.
First thing I would do is pull the jet pump to determine if it is the pump or the engine.
Remove the C-Clip from the driveshaft under the stainless hat if you have the carbon driveshaft seal before removing the pump incase it is the engine.