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41ford1 · 05-02-2014, 02:52 PM

New info. A fresh engine problem. What are the piston and bearing clearances? What weight oil are you running? If its not making any strange noises when running I'd be tempted to run it in to about 500 miles. If it doesn't free up when hot then look deeper. I'd also change the oil at 500 miles.

05-02-2014, 02:52 PM	#20
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Will a Starter Heatshield Help? New info. A fresh engine problem. What are the piston and bearing clearances? What weight oil are you running? If its not making any strange noises when running I'd be tempted to run it in to about 500 miles. If it doesn't free up when hot then look deeper. I'd also change the oil at 500 miles. __________________ You are never to old to enjoy your childhood. Forty1fordpickup on the HAMB.