Re: hard cranking flathead
When I assemble an engine, I turn it one full revolution after each piston is put in. If it gets tight, you know which one it is and remove it to find out why. Back in the sixties, I think a lot of ring sets were just a little oversize to compensate for cylinder wear. I rememebr seeing cars pushed or pulled to fire the first time, when driven a while it would be OK so long as it didnt overheat.
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