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12-03-2022, 07:01 PM | #1 |
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AER Connecting Rods
I have Antique Engine Rebuilding inserted connecting rods and was curious if anyone has experience with those as far as knowing the torque for the rod cap bolts. They use a special bolt that looks like some type of specialized ARP bolt. Rich has sold the company to group in Indiana and I was having trouble getting a hold of them. Just curious if someone might know. Thank you.
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12-03-2022, 07:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
Do you think they need a special torque? I wouldn't know a reason why?
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12-03-2022, 07:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
I would assume it would be different since it is a small reduced shaft size shouldered 12 point bolt. Way different than stock. I’ll keep trying to get a hold of the new owners next week. Appreciate the reply.
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12-03-2022, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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Most rods torqued on most engines I have worked on were about 30-35# new or old.
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12-03-2022, 08:06 PM | #5 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
45 pounds is what I recall from the guide.
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12-03-2022, 08:23 PM | #6 |
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12-03-2022, 08:57 PM | #7 |
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Snyders has forged rods and the bolt tork is stated as 20ft#
That sounds low to me, but I typically use stretch dimension not tork John
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12-03-2022, 10:04 PM | #8 |
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Rich's sheet he gave me with how to build an engine with AER parts.
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12-03-2022, 10:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
35#ft is what Rich told me a number of years ago when i inquired about the torque of the connecting rod nuts.
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12-03-2022, 11:01 PM | #10 |
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12-04-2022, 01:49 AM | #11 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
I have a set of B rods from AER and torqued them to 35lb ft.
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12-04-2022, 04:22 AM | #12 |
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35lb ft is correct. I have used them for years in the engines I rebuild.
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12-04-2022, 08:46 AM | #13 |
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Re: AER Connecting Rods
Wow, lots of great info. I really appreciate everyone’s time and input. Sounds like 35lb is what I’m looking for.
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