IF your sure that everything was turning smooth, then most likely its the
rope seal. they are difficult to get in the little slot without binding the
crank. Soaking in oil helps but you can stillhave some friction left over.
Should go away after startup and running awhile. I've done several roadster
rebuilds and never had a rope seal desintigrate yet. Some leak more that
others though. Remember to run the engine at 1500 rpms (minimum)at start up
to maintain good oil pressure throughout during breakin. Check for leaks,
low oil pressure, etc. Don't be concerned about some smoking, because the
rings haven't seated yet. I've noticed a little higher temp readings at
first because of the tightness of the engine. This should subside also. If
temp goes way up then shut her down quick before disaster strikes.
Mike Koken
Colo. Springs CO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
To: "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 3:17 PM
Subject: Re: Starting rebuilt engine
> Dana-
> You may check the rear main rope seal. I encountered the same thing after
> rebuilding the 2L. After torquing the main caps, things got noticeably
> tighter. After thinking the worst (bent crank ect...) it ended up being
the
> rope seal. I hadn't soaked it in oil before the install and it wasn't
> seating properly. Glad I didn't install it and start it that way to only
> see the seal disappear into plumes of white smoke!
> Nathan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: dana nojima <noji-1@pacbell.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 1:09 PM
> Subject: Starting rebuilt engine
>
>
> > I've got the engine back in the car last night. Having never rebuilt an
> > engine I'm not sure how tight things are supposed to be. The engine has
> > new rings and has had the cylinders honed. Should this increase the
> > friction a lot? There was much more resistance tuning everything by
> > hand compared to the old block.
> >
> >
> > Not having one of Tom Walters priming tools, I used one of the 4 way
> > screwdrivers. Just used the drive portion of screwdriver and a cordless
> > drill and it was priming heaven.
> >
> > Dana
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