Please donload the ARP bolt catalog and read the portions dealing with
torquing rod bolts -- it is no easy feat to do it ocrrectly as you must
measure the streach of the bolt, then determine what torque produces
that stretc`h, then torque all the bolts to that spec.
see: http://www.arp-bolts.com/ to get the catalog
Chuck
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 19:10:14 EST
From: Lizirbydavis@cs.com
Subject: head studs
Is it prudent to replace the head studs when rebuilding? Is there a way to
tell if the present hardware is deficient? Is it worthwhile to buy the
"upgraded" studs? APT sells the set for $129.00, Moss is $159.00. I did buy
new
fasteners for the mains and con-rods. The bolts from Moss have a flange (like
a
washer). The old hardware does not. Why are there no lock washers on main cap
and rod bolts? Should I use locktite?
Getting closer to rebuilding
Joe Davis
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