when we tighten all of the caps, the engine becomes almost imposible to turn by hand. but if the rear cap is taken off then its spins with ease. even making the rear cap "snug" with out being torqued down creates far too much resistance. and i read somewhere that that there needs to be shims? i already wasted a WHOLE day on this problem. And we are almost positve the bearings are in the right place. HELPPPP!
you didn't waste a whole day as perhaps you are learning something.
what are the bearings clearancing at and the rear should be checked without the seal installed
ron