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03-08-2017, 07:45 AM | #1 |
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Main cap studs or bolts?
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I did a search and couldn't find anything. I am preparing to assemble my engine (59 style block) and would like opinions on main cap fasteners. When I pulled this engine apart, it had bolts with lock washers on all the main caps. Another block I have here (scrap) has studs and castellated nuts. Should I just use the bolts that it had, or remove and use those studs from the scrap block, or just order a set of studs/nuts from ARP?
This is just a mild street motor and won't see much abuse, but I don't want to risk failure if reusing what I have is sketchy. Thanks. Ron |
03-08-2017, 07:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
As I don't know if your engine has been align bored or honed, I would consider using the bolts that came in it - as sometimes when you change hardware on the main caps, it can cause them to distort differently under torque load - causing inconsistent bearing clearances.
Now - with that said, this is probably not an issue with your engine - just something to know about when you put the crank in and check clearances and how easily it rotates. Personally, I use ARP Studs in all my builds - but they are really high-end engines, so I look for all the help I can get! |
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03-08-2017, 08:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
I use original army french flathead bolts, never had an issue
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03-08-2017, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
If you´re not planning to upgrade the maincaps the original bolts/studs will be stronger then the caps...
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03-08-2017, 10:04 AM | #5 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
Some of the really old motors had nuts on the bottom side but they weren't attached to studs. The bolts come through from the top. On a block that uses bolts, I would continue to use bolts myself. Studs can be in the way during overhaul and generally have to come out any way so I see no real advantage there.
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03-08-2017, 12:59 PM | #6 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
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I just lowered the crankshaft into the block yesterday in my '52 C1BA/8RT, to check clearances, etc. The main caps have bolts only, no lockwashers or holes to add safety wire. Should I use lock-tite on the bolts? ...Terry |
03-08-2017, 01:18 PM | #7 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
The torque is such that the bolt is stretched a bit. This level of torque should not require a locking feature. The bolt threads should be clean & dry.
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03-08-2017, 02:43 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
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I over-think/over-worry too much, my dad gave me my Overkill nickname. ...Terry |
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03-08-2017, 05:17 PM | #9 |
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Re: Main cap studs or bolts?
Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'll just use the bolts it had.
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