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Jim

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> On Dec 31, 2015, at 10:41 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
>        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