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wga · 06-04-2012, 08:21 AM

Walt's got it covered.
While assembling was it difficult to turn over? Did you check main bearing clearance?
Connecting rod clearance? What about the piston ring gap? When assembled and on the engine stand could you rotate the engine with a 1/2" breaker bar or ratchet?

06-04-2012, 08:21 AM	#11
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 897	Re: hard cranking flathead Walt's got it covered. While assembling was it difficult to turn over? Did you check main bearing clearance? Connecting rod clearance? What about the piston ring gap? When assembled and on the engine stand could you rotate the engine with a 1/2" breaker bar or ratchet? __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.