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deuce295 · 12-03-2022, 07:01 PM

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.

J Franklin · 12-03-2022, 07:49 PM

Do you think they need a special torque? I wouldn't know a reason why?

deuce295 · 12-03-2022, 07:57 PM

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.

J Franklin · 12-03-2022, 08:06 PM

Most rods torqued on most engines I have worked on were about 30-35# new or old.

chrs1961815 · 12-03-2022, 08:06 PM

45 pounds is what I recall from the guide.

J Franklin · 12-03-2022, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chrs1961815

45 pounds is what I recall from the guide.

What guide?

johnneilson · 12-03-2022, 08:57 PM

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

chrs1961815 · 12-03-2022, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

What guide?

Rich's sheet he gave me with how to build an engine with AER parts.

Doug Linden · 12-03-2022, 10:07 PM

35#ft is what Rich told me a number of years ago when i inquired about the torque of the connecting rod nuts.

J Franklin · 12-03-2022, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Linden

35#ft is what Rich told me a number of years ago when i inquired about the torque of the connecting rod nuts.

I bet that is right. I think if I was worried about the rod nuts loosening I would use some LockTite instead of more force.

BrianH · 12-04-2022, 01:49 AM

I have a set of B rods from AER and torqued them to 35lb ft.

Dave in MN · 12-04-2022, 04:22 AM

35lb ft is correct. I have used them for years in the engines I rebuild.
Good Day!

deuce295 · 12-04-2022, 08:46 AM

Wow, lots of great info. I really appreciate everyone’s time and input. Sounds like 35lb is what I’m looking for.
Thank you everyone, hope you all have a great upcoming Christmas and New Year.

12-03-2022, 07:01 PM	#1
deuce295 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 58	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.

12-03-2022, 07:49 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: AER Connecting Rods Do you think they need a special torque? I wouldn't know a reason why?

12-03-2022, 07:57 PM	#3
deuce295 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 58	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.

12-03-2022, 08:06 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: AER Connecting Rods Most rods torqued on most engines I have worked on were about 30-35# new or old. Last edited by J Franklin; 12-03-2022 at 08:20 PM.

12-03-2022, 08:06 PM	#5
chrs1961815 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Spring Grove, Illinois Posts: 1,371	Re: AER Connecting Rods 45 pounds is what I recall from the guide. __________________ "The more things change, the more they stay the same."

12-03-2022, 08:57 PM	#7
johnneilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: 34.22 N 118.36 W Posts: 1,057	Re: AER Connecting Rods 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 __________________ As Carroll Smith wrote; All Failures are Human in Origin.

12-03-2022, 10:07 PM	#9
Doug Linden Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 259	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.

12-04-2022, 01:49 AM	#11
BrianH Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Santa Ana, Cal 92704 Posts: 89	Re: AER Connecting Rods I have a set of B rods from AER and torqued them to 35lb ft.

12-04-2022, 04:22 AM	#12
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: AER Connecting Rods 35lb ft is correct. I have used them for years in the engines I rebuild. Good Day!

12-04-2022, 08:46 AM	#13
deuce295 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 58	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. Thank you everyone, hope you all have a great upcoming Christmas and New Year.