Re: Hillbilly Packard Overhaul - Torque settings? Valve adjust?

Posted by HH56 On 2012/9/22 9:14:23

On engines I've had rebuilt, mechanics all did the factory torque specs no matter the mileage. I'd be curious with your new bearings if they are the right size. Sounds to me like they are too tight. Did you use plastigage on them to check or verify the clearance is to spec. That is easily done in the car. I suppose if a rod was bent, the crank could conceivably be bent as well but I'd still check clearances first to rule that out.