Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening.

Rod stretch gauge tool. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch. Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99. For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long.

My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart.

Check rod bolts the proper way. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount.

This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find. Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification. This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing.

For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch. Only 2 left in stock order soon. This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use. 1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart.

1 bae cold puller puck only 115 00 add to cart. Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use.

Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity.