Parts store have one for rent??

 

They have a small one with a handle that is about 6 inches. Figures the two that went back are in the back, so the handle isn't long enough. I'm just concerned about the crank no turning real easy. Even my father said it should turn really easy. Then I have to find the procedure for setting fuel sync and timing as the cam and the crank are now out of time.

 

Here is the engine as it sits with some parts marked up.

 

So you pull the cotter pin that comes on a Melling oil pump? Or do you leave it?

 

What cotter pin? The one that holds the pressure relief valve together??? Leave that one in there, if you actually want it to pump.

 

No there was one on the main going that rides the oil pump gear, never seen one there. So I removed it . Thanks HeyYou!

 

Pic? I don't recall ever seeing one there.....

 

Didn't take one yeah it wouldn't allow the oil pump to go onto the drive gear shaft. I pulled it. Now I'm fighting with these damn rockers. Why is life so difficult

 

Well got almost everything on. And took a picture of it. Ran into two problems. One the bolt is stuck in the crank (actually bent the engine stand) and two the valve covers won't work rockers hit the cover. Does anyone know if the Mopar Performance valve covers are taller?

EDIT: Going to go with 1" valve cover spacers

 

I think you need to take the baffles out of the valve covers.

Why is the crank bolt stuck?