Re: Tight Engine Troubles?
Luckily [sort of?], this engine was first done by Dan Iandola. It then went to Taylor Engines to have the rest of the engine assembled. As a run ready engine it was installed. The then owner had trouble getting it started, troubled by an oil leak. The starter seemed to spin the engine as normal and I bought the stalled project. It now has been with me for five years and at that point it was still turning freely. I was surprised that it now is now stiff and beyond hand cranking. I have other engine that have not run in decades that are still turning freely where assembly lube was used. Lubriplate is another matter. The once popular Lubriplate can turn to the lubricity of pipe joint compound rather quickly. Either way the WD-40 sounds like a good start. Not thrilled about pulling the engine for access but I may start with pulling the pan to see. Thanks Again: Fred A
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