Re: connecting rod nuts

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David A.

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• Aug 30, 2004

• #1

Should I lightly oil the bolts before I install them or just install dry?

45 lbs. of torque as per the guidelines or a different torque when dry?



"HarryS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "David A." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >I am rebuilding a 350 Chevy small block engine. Having seen what happens
> > when a connecting rod is "thrown" I am wondering if it might be
beneficial
> > to use Loctight thread locker. Anyone ever use thread locker with
> > disastrous results? Recommendations for or against using thread locker
on
> > the connecting rod bolts would be appreciated?
> >
> >
> >
> > Blue, Red or High temp?
> >
> >
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> Do not use anything on the bolts use new conrod bolts and torque properly.
> If your conrods bolt holes are sloppy get new ones.
>
> --
> HarryS
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Rob Munach

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• Aug 30, 2004

• #2

David A. wrote:

> Should I lightly oil the bolts before I install them or just install dry?
>
> 45 lbs. of torque as per the guidelines or a different torque when dry?
>
>

Most torques specs are based on dry threads if it is not stated
otherwise. If you use oil, you will over torque and amy strip them. If
you felt them *give* as was stated in your previous post, throw them out
and start over.

 

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David A.

Guest

• Aug 31, 2004

• #3

yes, I will start over. thank you.


"Rob Munach" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> David A. wrote:
>
> > Should I lightly oil the bolts before I install them or just install
dry?
> >
> > 45 lbs. of torque as per the guidelines or a different torque when dry?
> >
> >
>
> Most torques specs are based on dry threads if it is not stated
> otherwise. If you use oil, you will over torque and amy strip them. If
> you felt them *give* as was stated in your previous post, throw them out
> and start over.