My mistake, forgot to use ARP fastener lubricant on block threads. Helps with tension loads on first several cycles. Lesson learnt. Relieved I don't need to remove engine.
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My mistake, forgot to use ARP fastener lubricant on block threads. Helps with tension loads on first several cycles. Lesson learnt. Relieved I don't need to remove engine.
G`day ,Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony Violi
you may want to have a look at the ARP site and the updated December 2016 figures they now give . You still decide on what to use though .
I`ve used helicoil type for head bolts before and would be my preference because they can be fitted to the height wanted and the breaking of pins it .
I see they are now stating 70 ft lbs !! I guess I was lucky to get to 100 safely :oQuote:
Originally Posted by PLR
Steve
A few weeks ago I did 75 pounds using ARP lube into my 4.6 P38A block and it felt good and felt right. Cheers
I use Permatex Aviation Formagasket on the actual gasket for the water pump. Just a bit of added protection. Use sparingly. Cheers
would much rather use 100 than 70!!!!:cool:
Can I still use ARP studs with a helicoil?
Don't see why not. I reckon stress on threaded hole of any sort has to be less than that applied by a torque to yield bolt...
Just make sure it's well bedded in and full length.
Cheers
Can I buy and install myself?
I suppose so if you are absolutely able to get a perfectly aligned hole drilled. Mate if you are metro for a fee of about $100 a mobile guy should come to you and do it. I would let the experts do it mate. They do a lot of them each week and you only have one block..
Cheers