Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.

Rod stretch gauge tool.

1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85.

Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942. They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available.

Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use.

Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity. This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification.

My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool. Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount.

Only 2 left in stock order soon. For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch. Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99. Ships from and sold by motorsport supply.

Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart. Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch.