Can the stock main bolts be re-used?
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Can the stock main bolts be re-used?
Can the OEM main bolts be re-used without having to replace? I read an older post by Russ somewhere that for 99% of our stroker builds, the stock bolts will be sufficient. Which is great - but can they be used multiple times? My engine has had one previous rebuild where the stock bolts were re-used then. Will I be ok using them once more for my stroker?
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Re: Can the stock main bolts be re-used?
The main bearing cap bolts aren't torque to yield so yes, you can reuse them.
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Re: Can the stock main bolts be re-used?
Thanks!
Is it also correct that when reusing the same main caps and bolts, a line hone isn’t absolutely necessary (as if it would be if changing bolts or to studs)?
Is it also correct that when reusing the same main caps and bolts, a line hone isn’t absolutely necessary (as if it would be if changing bolts or to studs)?
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Re: Can the stock main bolts be re-used?
That is correct. No line hone when reusing the original parts.
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