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| Author: | mini053 [ Fri Oct 04, 2013 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ford FE Rod Bolts |
I know that some people use the ARP Ford FE 3/8"rod bolts in S conrods, but are any modifications required? I have heard of people using big block Chev rod bolts, but I believe that the knurled section on the bolt has to be machined and/or the rod bolt holes reamed to suit. I have been offered a set of Ford ARP bolts at the right price, so curious to know what is required. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ford FE Rod Bolts |
Yes I have used the `ARP' FE bolts a lot over the years, I used their BB Chev ones once 10 years ago but those did take serious machining. There is a slight knurl band just under the head of the FE bolt, I just hold the bolt's thread gently in the lathe & polish that off a bit with a file + 180 paper. No machining is required. If the S conrods have seen a lot of use you don't need to remove the knurl. |
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| Author: | mini053 [ Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ford FE Rod Bolts |
Thanks Doc, that was what I was hoping....the existing ARP bolts in my rods are a bit loose so the Ford bolts hopefully will sort this. Thanks for the speedy response! Cheers Greg |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Sat Oct 05, 2013 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ford FE Rod Bolts |
And one set of ARP's is good enough for two mini's! (or two engine rebuilds) LOL |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Oct 05, 2013 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ford FE Rod Bolts |
1310/71 wrote: And one set of ARP's is good enough for two mini's! (or two engine rebuilds) LOL Also (with 16 bolts) it's only 1/2-2/3 the price of a set of 8 ARP Cooper S bolts. Material spec is the same. |
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