I used water in my radiator and my truck overheated this this automatically mean I seized the engine ?

1992 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
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RICKLENZ
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My truck overheated
Mar 28, 2012 at 8:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Nope-describe the problem-can the truck be cranked over? meaning the starter is turning the engine over-let me know
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:12 AM
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RICKLENZ
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Rasmataz , The truck stalled out on the highway and got it home but after it cooled off yes it will turn over but runs very rough. If I fill it with coolant will this solve the issue.
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:23 AM
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RICKLENZ
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I mean it was towed home but it turns over now.
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:24 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Is it still overheating?
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:38 AM
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RICKLENZ
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I don't know the gage is broken. Should I add coolant and try turing it over.
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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RICKLENZ
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The radiator had a small leak and I think that contributed to the overheating. Plus the fact I used water instead of coolant. Should I refill with coolant and try turning the truck over ?
Mar 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do so and see what happens
Mar 28, 2012 at 12:14 PM
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