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wrndln · 02-10-2014, 09:36 PM

I think you would be OK with it being pretty tight. If you can turn it over with a 16" bar, it is probably OK. The last engine I put together was quite hard to turn over because I wanted the rods and mains fairly tight so I didn't have to readjust them very soon. It started fine and runs good.
Rusty Nelson

02-10-2014, 09:36 PM	#4
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,300	Re: Rebuilt Engine: How tight? I think you would be OK with it being pretty tight. If you can turn it over with a 16" bar, it is probably OK. The last engine I put together was quite hard to turn over because I wanted the rods and mains fairly tight so I didn't have to readjust them very soon. It started fine and runs good. Rusty Nelson