I recently put a rebuilt motor in my 81 Westy.  I bought a new battery for
the initial start.  My problem is the motor turns very sluggishly!  I
initially thought the battery was bad, but had it tested today.  Question -
Are new motors generally stiff at break in? Shouldn't a new battery be able
to turn a new motor fast enough to start? How do you keep from running the
battery down when conducting the diagnostics.  The van will not
start.....its getting a spark at the coil wire....I will be checking other
electrical components and the fuel pump later.  Right now, just worried
about the stiff, sluggish motor.

Thanks

Scott