Was going to drop my newly built 261 in it' new home but thought I would see if the engine would turn under the power of the starter. While building it I left the rear main loose because with the rope seal tight it was very hard to turn. I know all the bearing cleatances are fine, it's the rope seal that put a bind on things which I hear is normal to some extent. However the starter will only try to turn the engine. It's a twelve volt starter and ring gear and I am considering using two batteries in series to zap it with 24 volts for short durations to get it started. Any one try this method, I have heard of draging them down the road to start new engnes, don't think I will be doing that.
Thanks
