How many times can the main cap bolts be retorqued?
12-11-2003, 10:39 PM
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How many times can the main cap bolts be retorqued? I have torqued down my bolts about half a dozen times checking and rechecking bearing clearances since I had to go through 3 sets of bearings to obtain the correct clearances. Should I be replacing these? I know the side bolts should be replaced if the seals are bad but what about the center bolts?
12-12-2003, 09:12 AM
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Personally, I would replace the bolts.
If you didn't measure them before the first use, it's tough to say. On torque-to-yield bolts like these motors use, anything beyond .001 stretch should be replaced.
Do yourself a favor and get some ARP studs, that way you won't have to worry about it.
If you didn't measure them before the first use, it's tough to say. On torque-to-yield bolts like these motors use, anything beyond .001 stretch should be replaced.
Do yourself a favor and get some ARP studs, that way you won't have to worry about it.
