1G Crank will not rotate after changing rod bearings.

I assume that the motor is still connected to the trans ...If the trans is in park the motor will not turn . ???

 

Did you double check bearing size?

 

I had this exact problem when I accidentally installed undersized (thicker) bearings one time. This should be a very easy thing to troubleshoot. Undo what you did and see if the problem goes away.

 

The rod caps do only go one way and they have to go back on the rod that they came from, if you ran them down backwards or on the wrong rod, I would pull the rods and replace them or have them resized.

 

Even if you put in standard bearings and your crank is 10 under it should rotate, some oem bearings will have the size stamp on them and so your replacements.
Did you clean your r ods and the back of each bearings and then installed them or you put something between then which wil be a no-no

 

The point is, why changing the rod bearing? It's probably spun bearings. and if they were spun badly then most of case the rod caps are no longer within spec. That's why they don't fit with new bearings.
It's better to have them reconditioned, it would save your time and money. even you change the rod bearings for now, it's just a time bomb, you would need to rebuild soon.

 

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Its sounds like you have a hell of a challenge.

I'm not sure in you experience, DSM's require alot of specific things in specific places to run right. As do most cars.

But if you buy the right parts and put them in the right place they can be fun/frustrating cars.

I'm guessing this isnt your daily?? I'd find a spot you can put the car on jack stands and do a lot of wrenching and reading.

This forum your on has a lot of info. Most likely any question you could ever have has been answered. If not post it up and someone has probably delt with it or can tell you what needs to happen.

I normally go on google type my question or topic then follow what I typed with. " :site.www.dsmtuners.com " then hit enter and bam! Any forum thread on this site relating to my topic shows up. Rarely have I needed to post because it's already been answered.

If you click the link I posted in my comment before. When that window opens just change where it shows "how to rebuild engine" to your topic in question you'll find alot of answers.

Hope you find what you need and if not post up your questions. You could also fill out your profile so people can see what make/model/year car your working on.