assembling the MC

[mike]

tighten the caps one at a time and recheck...when it
goes tight thats the cap thats the problem....could be
a bit of dirt or something

i would also put new bearings in anyway as the cost
and work involved is fairly small


mike

 --- Brandon Adams <quattrorunner at lvcm.com> wrote: >
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> Hey all, just putting the short block back together
> and after replacing the rings and honing the walls
> (didn't change the bearings. Only 70000 miles on
> engine) I'm having a hard time with what I feel is
> too much friction when I tighten rod caps or bearing
> caps. I use a wrench w about 1 foot length. I cant
> even turn it and it's not even torqued yet. I used
> redline assembly lube on everything that moves or
> slides. Before I tighten caps, the pistons move
> fine, after I tighten, no move. is this normal? I
> know the engine isn't meant to turn over by hand but
> wait till the heads on and there in compression! I
> won't go further till Im sure the things done right.
> Any BTDT? Give me a pointer. Thanks Brandon Adams
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