Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges.
Rod stretch gauge tool.
For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.
Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification.
This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use.
Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99.
Only 2 left in stock order soon.
1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity.
Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number.
Check rod bolts the proper way.
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Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing.
My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool.
This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use.
Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch.
Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.
For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long.
Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85.
This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator.
Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in.
They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening.
Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount.
Ships from and sold by motorsport supply.
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An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available.
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The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with.
This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find.