Crank friction

["James J." <m1garand@speakeasy.net>]

All,
   I've measured the crank journal diameters, and checked the main 
bores for allignment.  I have the crank in the block with lightly oiled 
bearings in position 1 and 5 with the caps in place.  I've been told 
that the best check is to simply turn the crank by hand and see if it 
turns freely.  When I grab it by the snout and turn it, there is some 
initial sticktion, after which it starts to turn freely.  If I turn it 
fast enough, it will continue to turn about 1/4 turn after I let go.  
The initial sticktion is quite heavy, and even once motion begins, it 
still takes about twice as much effort to twist it as it would to twist 
a heavy-duty doorknob.
   Is this what it's supposed to feel like?  What should it feel like 
once I have all the main caps tightened?
  
Thanks!!!
James J.

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