ARP STUDS

my1994z28
05-06-2008, 07:17 PM
I am installing arp main studs in my block,according to arp,only tighten studs in block hand tight?anyone else using arp studs?if so what did you do?

CKJ
05-06-2008, 09:41 PM
Ed Zachary...Hand tight in block and then torque as necessary. It torques from both top and bottom from rather just the top down.

billla
05-06-2008, 11:14 PM
I've used ARP studs thousands of times - yes, they're only finger tight in the block.

Since it's right in the ARP sheet that came with the studs, why would you question? :)

my1994z28
05-07-2008, 04:53 AM
im just a little nervous,first time using studs...i have alot of money invested in this engine...

billla
05-07-2008, 08:07 AM
I was just poking a bit - I hear you :) Finger tight seems wrong somehow, I know.

CKJ
05-07-2008, 08:48 PM
I mean...even if you just tighten the studs in the block like torque specs, and tighten the nuts on w/ some arp assembly moly lube then if the studs dont' turn anymore it'll just be like using head bolts.

ShowNoMercy
05-07-2008, 08:50 PM
Throw a 4inch pipe wrench on the studs and tighten em up. :P

billla
05-07-2008, 09:32 PM
Throw a 4inch pipe wrench on the studs and tighten em up. :P

*chuckle* The prop nut on my airplane requires *280 lbs-ft*; I have a calibrated "breaker bar" to tighten it :)

CKJ
05-07-2008, 09:40 PM
2 words Bill... torque multiplier, those things are nice...yet very expensive.
I forgot how much ft lbs. the caps on hydraulic cylinders take, but usually its torqued w/ a 3 ft pipe wrench and gentle pressure from an excavator while being held w/ another one on that ones tracks :lol: