Re: Engine Rebuild
John Souders (frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com)
Fri, 14 Jun 1996 17:30:53 -0700
You wrote:
>
>I've been reassembling my engine and since I've never rebuilt an
engine
>before I have one or two questions. I've been utilizing engine
assembly lube
>for steps in the rebuild. I put in the crank, and tightened down the
caps to
>the proper torque settings. I then refitted the pistons and attached
the
>rods to the crank. No problem to this point - the crank turned fine
with
>pistons attached. I then replaced the cam shaft, attached the timing
gears
>and timing chain. Then I refitted a brand new oil pump. At this
point, I
>tried to rotate the crank again. It was very difficult to move. I
was able
>to move it about half a turn. My question is, at this point in the
process,
>should the whole thing be very difficult to turn? Should I continue
or
>back-up?
>
BACK UP
At no point should the engine be stiff. Heavy yes, but no binding, not
tight.
Neither the cam nor the pump should add that much resistance to the
engine. Pull the pump off, try again, Then the cam chaim. Is the cam
free? You must find the cause.
Good luck
John Alpine IV