Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with.

Rod stretch gauge tool.

Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available. Ships from and sold by motorsport supply. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing.

They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85. Only 2 left in stock order soon. For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.

For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long. Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart. My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool.

Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity. Check rod bolts the proper way.

Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges. Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. 1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount.

Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch. This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use. Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.

Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart. This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use.