Re: slow cranking '51 300

Posted by Mark On 2013/2/19 15:22:30

I recently put new rings in my 288. Put a "NEW" battery in the car at the same time. The car cranked incredibly slow. I cleaned all wire connections and even replaced the solenoid. I took the starter apart 3 times before having the brand new battery load tested and I found out that the new battery was bad.
As far as turning by hand (this is only my experience) it was extremely dificult to turn the engine over by had to get the last 2 pistons in. And the pistons fit tighter in the cylinders than I expected. There was no sliding them in. I had to drive them with the butt of a hammer.
Not trying to qestion your ability, but since you are taking it apart again, make sure the rings aren't in upside down. My car used a quart every 50 miles. When I pulled it apart I found the previous owner had installed all the rings upside down.