Without the piston rods attached the crank is really smooth. After adding
each piston it got a little tighter. I went ahead and installed the
remaining pistons last night and lubricated everything well. Then tried to
move the crank today and I was able to move it. When installing the last
four pistons I pushed them up and down the cylinder before tightening them
down. I believe the new rings just needed to be compressed for a while to
allow it to move.
Greg 0036
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Malaska " <gmalaska@hotmail.com>
To: ""Greg Schroeder" " <gschroeder@comcast.net>; <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] AMC Rod Bearings
Greg, the crank should turn over easily without the rods attached. The rear
main, if it's rope, will create a little drag. Maybe the block needs to be
align bored. The crank didn't get dropped anytime did it? I'd dial indicate
it end to end and see if there is runout in it. Hope this helps. Keep us
posted.
George.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Saturday, May 02, 2009 2:41:48 pm
To: Bricklin@autox.team.net
From: Greg Schroeder <gschroeder@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Bricklin] AMC Rod Bearings
OK, I have all the pistons in and made one full cycle with the engine from
TDC to TDC. It is still tight, but at least I can move it. I appreciate
all the suggestions and assistance. I have placed a few photos on my
photobucket site on the engine rebuild during teardown and after back from
the machine shop. I will need to update with some current assembly photos
when I get past this point.
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/play8or9/Engine%20Rebuild/?start=0
Greg 0036
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