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Originally Posted by Rbahr
We did not even have the oil pump. I think we felt that the bearings were tough to install and wanted to check.
We also then installed the crank and shaft...
I guess I would have expected to see the shaft just spin with nothing but it installed...
Ray
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Ray,
If I understood your post correctly, you have not sealed the crankcase at this point. But have the halves together with internals components except the oil pump? The crankshaft and intermediate shaft connected to oil pump should rotate freely before putting the other half. And even after the second half of the crankcase. What is preventing you from opening the crankcase for further inspection?
Listen to
Bruce or
PM him. He is my engine rebuild mentor and unselfishly taught me and others how get around when your are in a predicament like yours. Keep us posted.
Tony