hard to turn crank?
 

I just replaced my rings and after everything was put back together it is now hard to get the the crank turning.
It is pretty hard to get turning but immediately after it starts turning it turns with the normal resistance
Is this normal?

Re: hard to turn crank? (huge230)
 

Did you install new bearings?

Re: hard to turn crank? (a1320addict)
 

no i didnt

Re: hard to turn crank? (a1320addict)
 

would this be because i just used motor oil and not assembly lube?

Re: hard to turn crank? (huge230)
 

It coiuld be, are you sure the thrust washers and bearings were installed properly? You said you reused them, any chance you mixed up locations?

Re: hard to turn crank? (a1320addict)
 

i will check everything again but i think everything is done the way it should

Re: hard to turn crank? (huge230)
 

Any update?