In a message dated 98-01-19 15:07:58 EST, GuyWeller@compuserve.com writes:
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OK, I've got my re-bored 1275 block and reground (-0.010) crank back from
the engineer's shop.
Assembled crank into block, without the pistons as yet, so I am only
dealing with 3 main bearings.
The crank is tight. Not so tight that I can't move it, but it certainly
dosn't "spin" Should it ?
I can just rotate it by hand -- two hands that is, but it takes a lot of
force.
It turns smoothly with a bar as a lever between the flywheel/ crank bolts.
No high spots, but just stiff.
Does that sound right to those who have done this job before, or should I
scrape the bearing shells?
Guy
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Did you check the fit with plastigauge. Guessing by hand and trusting that the
bearings are the size they are marked and the crank ( did you check it ) are a
match is a good way to get good at building short life motors.
Paul Van Wig
Long Beach, CA
60 Bugeye
60 Minor Woody
61 Minor Pickup
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