Only Problem with Those Theories is that he said it Turns Fine Without the Heads on ~

                John

        Did you try to see if it would Turn Backwards @ all With Heads on ~

On 31 Dec , 2015, at 6:31 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) wrote:

> I think Darrell is pointing you in the right direction.  There is the
> thrust washer that can easily drop out of place when you install the
> flywheel.  Or you miscalculated the thickness of the endplay shims as
> Darrell suggested.  Either of those happen way more often than a messed up
> valve in a brand new AMC head (never).
> 
> Ken
> 
> On Thu, Dec 31, 2015 at 7:35 AM, Darrell Boehler <midwesty@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> It is easy to add not enough  shim thickness on the crankshaft.
>> Check the  crankshaft for end play. Loosen the Flywheel /torque
>> converter plate
>> then see if it turns then.  Been there done that.  When testing for
>> crankshaft
>> shim thickness it is easy to add not enough shims  because we don't
>> tighten the
>> the flywheel fully during testing / adjusting.
>>     Best of luck with your projekt
>> Midwesty
>> 
>> 
>> On 12/31/2015 4:30 AM, John Rodgers wrote:
>> 
>>> Engine turns beautifully by hand on the bench. Put the new AMC hesds on
>>> with all parts assembled, torque them down,  and the beenengine won't
>>> turn.
>>> 
>>> Removed the heads twice, still no joy. Sounds like a valve stuck in a
>>> guide
>>> to me.
>>> 
>>> Any body else ever had this problem or got an educated opinion?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> John
>>> 
>>> 
> 
> 
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com