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Fred A · 04-23-2021, 07:49 PM

I have a rebuilt engine that sat too long without being turned over and it is difficult to turn over without removing the starter and using a 24 inch pry bar on the gear. Cranked by hand it will barely turn until it freezes again. Am I going to need to tear it down and find the most troubled area. I have oiled it heavily from the spark plug holes and poured oil down the distributor hole for no improvement after forcing it to turn over. It has never been run since it was built. I somehow expected it to been ok with the assembly lube. Wrong again! I don't want to damage anything so now for a cautious approach. Any tips or warnings? Thanks: Fred A

04-23-2021, 07:49 PM	#1
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Tight Engine Troubles? I have a rebuilt engine that sat too long without being turned over and it is difficult to turn over without removing the starter and using a 24 inch pry bar on the gear. Cranked by hand it will barely turn until it freezes again. Am I going to need to tear it down and find the most troubled area. I have oiled it heavily from the spark plug holes and poured oil down the distributor hole for no improvement after forcing it to turn over. It has never been run since it was built. I somehow expected it to been ok with the assembly lube. Wrong again! I don't want to damage anything so now for a cautious approach. Any tips or warnings? Thanks: Fred A