The crank felt fine, or at least spun without to much effort. I torqued the mains down at 70 (outer) and 75 inner, 4bolt block. The rods had original cross hatch and all looked great.

I am turning this from the rear of the crank with a pair of large 440 channel locks. I was afraid that when I put the harmonic balancer bolt in to find top dead center, it would shear off. Of course I would do it with my torque wrench so it won't go over 60#s.

Is there a better way to turn the crank. I know the 440 channel locks sounds bad, but no damage is occuring, it's just tight.

Thanks!