Babbit clearancing

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I have my engine out right now and wanted to check clearances while out. Following the book setting clearances to .001-.015 at 50ftlb on the mains and 35ftlb on the rods.

When I torque the crank to the full 80ftlb or any one of the rods, it locks up. So judging by that I need to be looser than the spec in the book in order for the engine to turn? Anybody dealt with this situation?

I guess I need buy new shim packs and start all over? Feeling like I never should have touched it.