The engine doesn't feel loose, it's pretty tight, but seems to turn without issues. All the clearances were good so I should be fine then. I'm probably just overthinking it.
If something was too tight would the force to turn it be excessive?
Yes. Try mixing a rod cap or two and torquing them. If there is any misalignment with the bores, I've seen cases where one wrong rod cap can lock up the crank from turning.
If you do try mixing the rod caps, make sure you mark them so you can put them back on the correct rod. I would do that on an old engine, not the one you are going to run. Try not to keep tightening the rod caps, as they stretch slightly every time you torque them. Eventually they can stretch too much and break....
