MP, are you using any heat before starting the motor, and place an extra head shim in if it comes with one, It should start and idle with a med but if you have any hot plugs try one of those, it sounds like it is still cold and locking or gating stuck at TDC when running, heat the head up to 200 and place foi9l around the head to help hold a consistant temp while running, and keep the heast on it the entire time so the sleeve won't contract back down and pinch the sleeve. It sounds like it is still to tight, apply some heat and keep us posted.
