ARP STUDS

[my1994z28]

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]

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]

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]

im just a little nervous,first time using studs...i have alot of money invested in this engine...

[billla]

I was just poking a bit - I hear you :) Finger tight seems wrong somehow, I know.

[CKJ]

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]

Throw a 4inch pipe wrench on the studs and tighten em up. :P

[billla]

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]

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: