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700rpm · 11-16-2014, 12:46 AM

Tbird, it would lock up in the first 500-600 miles, but would be OK after a few minutes of cooldown. But I also had a weak battery, and that made it difficult to turn over. But after about 1000 miles and a new battery, it seemed be OK. Now, at 1500 miles or so, there is no lockup, but when I shut it off it stops immediately. So it's still pretty tight.

Like I said, I'll scope it, and if it looks alright inside I'll drive it for another 500 miles and see what happens.

11-16-2014, 12:46 AM	#12
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 6,039	Re: A question on Les Andrews's ring specs Tbird, it would lock up in the first 500-600 miles, but would be OK after a few minutes of cooldown. But I also had a weak battery, and that made it difficult to turn over. But after about 1000 miles and a new battery, it seemed be OK. Now, at 1500 miles or so, there is no lockup, but when I shut it off it stops immediately. So it's still pretty tight. Like I said, I'll scope it, and if it looks alright inside I'll drive it for another 500 miles and see what happens. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.