Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

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

Rod stretch gauge tool.

Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. Check connecting rod bolt stretch accurately with arp rod bolt stretch gauges. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart. 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. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart.

Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number. Calculate the difference and check the manufacturer s specification. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available.

1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity.

Then torque down to the proper torque setting and take another reading with the stretch gauge. This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find. Check rod bolts the proper way. For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.

Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch. 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. For bolts 1 to 2 1 2 long.

Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. Only 2 left in stock order soon. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85.