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

Why is the crank bolt stuck?
I thought about taking the baffles out, but don't they "splash" the oil back down?

Also I have no idea it ruined the bolt and I had to retap the crank.
 
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I think it's a standard mod for folks that install roller rockers. Just make sure your oil cap is on tight. And run a catch can for the PCV.
 
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I think it's a standard mod for folks that install roller rockers. Just make sure your oil cap is on tight. And run a catch can for the PCV.
I don't know what I'm doing yet lol. Have to tear it all back down as the crank won't turn without A LOT of force. Might do the spacers. Then when the tune comes I am probably going to sell her
 
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Default I think I found the problem

the front 4 pistons have some play side to side when bolted to the crank, but the back 4 don't. If I lose the back 4 the crank will turn easily.
 
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Pistons installed properly on the rods? Facing the right direction?
 
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Pistons installed properly on the rods? Facing the right direction?
Never took the pistons off the rods and I thought these options were reversible as in you can install them wrong. I know the Hemis are like that doesn't matter which way the piston goes in
 
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Should be a notch on the pistons, that indicate the 'front'..... otherwise, I think you run into alignment issues with the rods, and then end up binding.
 
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Should be a notch on the pistons, that indicate the 'front'..... otherwise, I think you run into alignment issues with the rods, and then end up binding.
Yeah there was a "C" and I put the opening facing the front. I'm actually pretty interested in what is causing it 😂
 
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Yeah there was a "C" and I put the opening facing the front. I'm actually pretty interested in what is causing it 😂
Imagine that. Definitely something you want working right before you start it. See what the service manual has to say about assembly.
 
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Imagine that. Definitely something you want working right before you start it. See what the service manual has to say about assembly.
I looked at it and it says nothing, at least that I seen. It sucks looking at it on a phone
 


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