Got the new timing set this weekend and mock fitted it up to check cam timing. I installed it at the +2 degree setting and it dialed in at 109.5 degrees. Probably as close as I am going to get it.
Assembled the bottom end and put the heads on it. What should my rotational torque be with regular Hastings moly first rings and cast second rings? With all the pistons in and no rings I was easily able to turn it over with 1 thumb and 2 fingers on the crank snout. With the rings on it is about 30 ft/lbs steady to turn it over. No tight or loose spots.Seems like the rings are biting in pretty good. I checked all the ring gaps before assembly and they were ok. I gained about 3-4 ft/lbs with each piston I installed. Checked with a beam torque wrench.
Now to detail the 50 year old timing cover an get it put on. Then clearance the new valley cover. Then some paint.
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