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Old 05-12-2021, 10:16 AM   #20
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Default Re: Starter not quite up to the task after rebuild

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Originally Posted by burner31 View Post
Rod clearance is critical, as stated, even one shim can make a world of difference.
Ditto.
Also, another item often overlooked is ring end gap. Not enough gap on even one ring is enough to make an engine overly stiff, especially when hot.
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