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Old 07-09-2022, 09:17 AM
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One thing I would suggest to you is to monitor/ note how many ft lbs it takes to bar the motor over with the plugs out at room temp, even if you need to buy the type of torque wrench needed.

Besides confirming that no crap is showing up in your oil it’s very reassuring to know that as the miles pile on that nothing is adding friction to the rotating assembly.
Hadn’t thought of that but good point. I did check it when I reassembled everything, with no accessories of course. I want to say I was around 32 ft lbs but I can’t recall for sure off hand.

Half-inch stud, could’ve been. Didn’t pull the heads or cam. Pressure is better but probably not what some would consider a-ok. Time will tell I guess.

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Old 07-09-2022, 10:14 AM
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32 ft lbs of break away is in the ball park for a 3.750” stroke motor with 5/64” rings.

Maybe for the next 1000 miles every 300 miles or so recheck and note what changes take place in terms of break away ft lbs.

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32 ft lbs of break away is in the ball park for a 3.750” stroke motor with 5/64” rings.

Maybe for the next 1000 miles every 300 miles or so recheck and note what changes take place in terms of break away ft lbs.
Ok I like that idea. Don’t think I would’ve thought of that. Thank you.

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