when I removed the bearings from the rods they felt tight and a couple where alittle tougher to get out. I will have the rods checked as well as the crank as it has micro grooves in the journals. I plan on some oiling mods and a new pump that I never knew existed. this new pump oils according to rpm and is not done by 3000rpm like the melling pumps. suppose to be easier on bronze gears as well.