Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.

Rod stretch gauge tool.

For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity.

1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. Check rod bolts the proper way. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. 1 bae cold puller puck only 115 00 add to cart.

Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart.

Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount. Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use. Only 2 left in stock order soon.

Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification. This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use. Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find.

This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart. Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number. Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.

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. My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool.