Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge.
Rod stretch gauge tool.
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My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool.
Only 2 left in stock order soon.
Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification.
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Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85.
They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening.
Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges.
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This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find.
Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch.
Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount.
Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in.
An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available.
For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.
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Check rod bolts the proper way.
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Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it.
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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.
This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator.
For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long.
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