Rod bolts n'resizing

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jan 19, 05 6:56 pm

If I change the rod bolts (to ARP) on my 360 do I have to have the rods resized to allow fitment?
Also, whats the best method for bolt removal as they are tight
These are basic questions as its my first Mopar motor rebuild.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:00 pm

Yes you do need to get the rods resized mate, also before you do you need to fully torque and release the ARP's 3 times to settle them.

The factory rod bolts should just tap out.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:03 pm

Thanks Alex,your a chap. That begs the next question, do I need to replace the rod bolts?
The motor is a mild build up (Edelbrock cam, inlet, 600carb, 340 manifolds) running thru 3.23 gears and revving to 4,500 max I suspect.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:05 pm

4500

erm no ! the stock bolts are good through 5500-6000 constant.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:20 pm

OK Aex, thanks again. Sometimes thers so much information about that a newbie (like me ) can get lost in it all! I'll not get new bolts then.

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:22 pm

Ask away, thats what we are here for mate

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Jan 19, 05 7:40 pm