How many times do you Torque new Rod Bolts?
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I have been doing it twice on new bolts. I would have to assume the machine shop does this also when they put in the bolts and resize the rods.
I have been doing it the same way for 25 years
and just curious what everyone else is doing.
I have been doing it the same way for 25 years
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Jim,
ARP recommends torqueing them 3 times. Supposed to "equalize" the friction so you get a more accurate clamping force when using a torque wrench. I usually do them at least twice. I would think that if you are using a rod bolt stretch gauge to tighten them it would not matter how many times.
Bill Koustenis
ARP recommends torqueing them 3 times. Supposed to "equalize" the friction so you get a more accurate clamping force when using a torque wrench. I usually do them at least twice. I would think that if you are using a rod bolt stretch gauge to tighten them it would not matter how many times.
Bill Koustenis
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