Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

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Rod stretch gauge tool.

1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing. Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99. They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening.

This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use. 1 bae cold puller puck only 115 00 add to cart. Check rod bolts the proper way. Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.

Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount. Ships from and sold by motorsport supply. Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number.

This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart.

For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long. This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find. Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it.

An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85. 1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use.

Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942. My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool.