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torque figures

Started by _Drag lc_ , Mar 03 2006 04:19 PM

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#1 _Drag lc_

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 04:19 PM

does any body have the proper torque figures to suit a 6cly "blue" motor rod bolts as i only have "red" rod bolt torque figures?we are using arp rod bolts.

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#2 Litre8

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 05:22 PM

I would think you should torque to the recommendation of the manufacturer, ARP. These will have different stretch and yield points to the factory bolts.

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#3 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 06:26 PM

take 1/2" drive ratchet, and turn them untill they won't turn no more. same way to do mains and head bolts, but these use a breaker bar

thats how i built my last motor...hasn't fallen apart yet. i really need to buy a new torque wrench, old one stuffed.

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#4 _[BOTTLEDUP]_

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 09:16 PM

As Litre8 stated, if you are using ARP bolts ignore the factory specs they are no good to you.

Remember that the bolts must be lubed with ARP assembly lube or 30W oil for before tightening.

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#5 dattoman

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Posted 03 March 2006 - 09:26 PM

take 1/2" drive ratchet, and turn them untill they won't turn no more. same way to do mains and head bolts, but these use a breaker bar

thats how i built my last motor...hasn't fallen apart yet. i really need to buy a new torque wrench, old one stuffed.

That theory may work when your older
Your elbow will act like the torque wrench and click when its as tights as it will go
But to do it properly use a real torque wrench and have it recalibrated regularly