robert weeks wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Yeah, I talked to a Moss supplier and Mini Mania and they both sell the
> ARP bolts. Those bolts are just too darned expensive for me. I'm getting
> a new rocker assembly, camshaft, tappets, and oil pump for less than the
> cost of those ARP bolts, doesn't seem right to me.....
>
> Does anyone know of a reasonably priced supplier of bolts? I heard that
> some Chevy bolts will work for the flywheel and head. The conrod bolts
> alone from ARP are around $110! ouch!
I have used flywheel bolts from Rocket products on the MGB. I'm
pretty sure the application was Chrysler. The bolts have a little bit
longer head and are easier to remove than the stock ones, a very valid
reason for change. MGB and Midget fasteners are not a common problem,
from experience the areas of concern are.
MGB/MID Thermostat studs in stainless (high corrosion area)
MGB Head studs and nuts (aftermarket are a bit iffy)
MID A ser Rod bolts do cause problems in stressed motors
The original head studs in MGA's and early Bs are low tensile strength.
The later B's used a head stud identified by a small dimple in the
upper end. These are a stronger upgraded stud and would be a good idea
to use in the early engines. The dimpled head studs can be safely
reused one time. After that who knows what they have been torqued to.
Kelvin.
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