[TR] Vertical link problems - TR2/3

[Angelo Graham]

Hello List:
A question about the vertical link tightness I am experiencing 
following my front suspension rebuild. When I tighten down the 
castellated nut holding the vertical link to the upper ball joint, 
the link tightens up solid and I cannot get any easy steering action 
whatsoever. If I back off the nut to try to find a compromise setting 
to allow some turning, the link turns in the ball joint taper.
The suspension is not under load and "hanging" from the frame at the 
lowest position possible. Is the ball joint being jammed by hanging 
down, preventing any turning action?? Can't compress the suspension 
yet as the engine is not yet in and no weight to jack against.
The joints are still relatively dry as I have not greased them as yet.
Followed all manual instructions during the rebuild along with advice 
from the List. Just wondering if I botched something during the 
rebuild. Scratching my head on this one (again!!).
Many thanks.
Angelo Graham