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Robert major 10-17-2012 15:55:59 216.81.1.152 Report to Moderator	Hi I had this argument with a know it all guy that worked in a local shop once. He said an engine if its done right should always start first time with a battery. I called BS and walked away. 6 weeks later he had done a motor, I was in there and he had flattened 5 new batteries and was boosting the last one. I told him if he towed it it would start in 10ft or less,the shop owner heard me and he told guy to do it. 8ft and it ran like a watch, stopped it after a few mins and fired next time with the starter. 1 in 10 I do wont start and we tow them first time, so this can happen from my and dads 50 odd years experience. Regards Robert [Reply]   [No Email]
Wascator 10-18-2012 16:51:29 70.195.192.81 Report to Moderator	Re: Newly Overhauled Engine Somewhat Tight in reply to Robert major, 10-17-2012 15:55:59   I remember installing the pistons in this engine (Continental F-162): I did not have to drive them in or anything like that, but there was significant friction which obviously came from the rings. The oil rings are the type which use an upper and lower thin ring with an expander behind. They are designed to wear in very quickly. I checked the end gap of each individual ring in the bore where they were installed, but as I recall there is no end gap on these oil rings. In short: I am not surprised at the amount of friction in this engine, given my experience installing the pistons.I've barred it around probably 25-30 revolutions, timing the magneto, etc. It has compression in each cylinder, and it does not have any particular tight spots. The block was bored and honed, and the crank was inspected and polished, in a professional shop long in business and of high repute. Since I can't tow-start a Lincoln welding machine, I wonder how I'll ever get it started. [Reply]  [No Email]
Mike M 10-30-2012 13:45:48 24.140.0.120 Report to Moderator	Re: Newly Overhauled Engine Somewhat Tight in reply to Wascator, 10-18-2012 16:51:29   I'd be concerned about the end gap on the oil rings. The expander may not be in right or the thin rings not sitting right ? I also go thru and check out the starters,alt. or gen.,water pumps & radiators on any engine job I do because the engine is going to crank harder and run hotter then when worn out. I can't say as I have ever had trouble starting a fresh rebuilt engine. I crank them up without spark plugs or injectors to get oil pressure first too. Also use engine assy. lube on them when going together. [Reply]  [No Email]
David G 10-18-2012 18:16:47 205.215.206.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Newly Overhauled Engine Somewhat Tight in reply to Wascator, 10-18-2012 16:51:29   If the starter, connected normally, with a charged battery will not turn it over then something is wrong. It can take quite a bit of effort with a bar to turn over a new engine. If you still have the pan off, make sure the rods are not binding. The rods on my 44 were not reconditioned correctly, and caused it to bind. I got them fixed and it is fine. What did you gap the rings to? [Reply]  [No Email]