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I replaced the rope seals in my 1940 Chev Special Deluxe. I did not find a seal in the upper part of the bearing, also no material parts were in the oil strainer or oil pan. The lower seal was worn and split. I slid one of the seals in the top and fitted the other seal in the groove of the lower bearing cap. I worked it into the groove as instructed. I torqued the 4 bolts on the cap to 100 ft lbs and installed the oil pan and added the oil. The starter would not turn over the engine. Battery is good. I backed off the 2 rear bearing bolts on the cap and the engine turns over very slowly. I may have to drop the oil pan and loosen the 2 front bolts on the bearing cap. Before I do that I have to ask if 100 lbs of torque was too much? Any other assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.