Re: Tight Engine Troubles?
Good Morning...I would pull the valve cover and see if all the valves are loose...the guides can become sticky and make it hard to turn the engine over...not unlike the rings becoming stuck to the sides of the bore. Make sure that the rods will move from side to side on the crank with lots of finger pressure or a slight tap from a small hammer. If they won't move, then take the caps off and take a look. Taylor was a great shop so the bearings might just be dry and need to be washed and given new oil. Do the same with the Mains...You can use plastiguage (sp) if you want to check the clearances. Also the problem could be the distributor bearings. Easy to just remove the distributor and see if she cranks...be gentle...find the problem...all can be done with the engine in the car. If you have a complete engine with the water pump...loosen the belt...the water pump can also become stiff and make things feel over tight... A little Holy Water can't help! Ernie in Arizona
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