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Driftwire · 02-20-2013, 09:30 AM

New main and rod bearings went into my Ka24E and It was cranking really slow and I searched around some people said timing is sometimes off by 180 degrees when doing the bearings. That was my issue. I redid the timing and the motor is still cranking slow.

Double checked the Distributor and when at TDC is sitting on cyl 1.

Not sure if this will help but extra info.

-Used a thick gauge for firewall to block ground
-Battery is relocated
-No belts installed
-Slow with the plugs out

Possible the bearings are to tight? or would you think its the starter.

Please help!

Thanks in Advance, If anymore info is needed please ask.

*dawagarage* · 02-20-2013, 09:37 AM

have the startet tested just to get rid of it being a possibility

Driftwire · 02-20-2013, 10:24 AM

I will get the starter tested today. Thanks for the reply.

Driftwire · 02-21-2013, 11:09 AM

Just an update. I dropped the oil pan and retorqued the bearings and rod caps. Had someone turn the crank after each bolt/nut tightened. Motor is pretty smooth now and Cranks just about at normal speeds. I sprayed some Quick Starting Fluid into the intake and it pops really loud like It wants to start. Lets just hope the valves are not bent >.>

02-20-2013, 09:30 AM	#1
Driftwire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 34 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Slow Crank, New Bearings New main and rod bearings went into my Ka24E and It was cranking really slow and I searched around some people said timing is sometimes off by 180 degrees when doing the bearings. That was my issue. I redid the timing and the motor is still cranking slow. Double checked the Distributor and when at TDC is sitting on cyl 1. Not sure if this will help but extra info. -Used a thick gauge for firewall to block ground -Battery is relocated -No belts installed -Slow with the plugs out Possible the bearings are to tight? or would you think its the starter. Please help! Thanks in Advance, If anymore info is needed please ask.

02-20-2013, 09:37 AM	#2
dawagarage Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bremerton, WA Age: 39 Posts: 2,037 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	have the startet tested just to get rid of it being a possibility __________________ formerly known as "hotboiblaze" ratsun: dawa (73 datsun 620) clublexus: properD (97 sc300)

02-20-2013, 10:24 AM	#3
Driftwire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 34 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I will get the starter tested today. Thanks for the reply.

02-21-2013, 11:09 AM	#4
Driftwire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Age: 34 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just an update. I dropped the oil pan and retorqued the bearings and rod caps. Had someone turn the crank after each bolt/nut tightened. Motor is pretty smooth now and Cranks just about at normal speeds. I sprayed some Quick Starting Fluid into the intake and it pops really loud like It wants to start. Lets just hope the valves are not bent >.>