Hello;
I am currently re-assembling my 216 motor out of my 52 one ton GMC 9430. I have torn it down and cleaned all of the parts and block and now trying to get it back together. I currently have the crank in place with all original bearing and shims. I have started putting the pistons back in with new rings from Jim Carter http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/product.asp?prodid=ME368S&i=|piston%20ring||||
I have 5 of the pistons in and have noticed that it has become extremely difficult to turn the crank to position for the next piston. I have used motor oil on all crank faces and piston bore. The piston rods move side to side on the crank and before the pistons were installed the crank moved fine. Is this drag due to the new rings? I have not done anything to the bore other then a light honing stone to cross hatch the face for oil.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Mark
