Installing ARP studs isn't a bad idea, but I only use them if I'm going to line bore/line hone the mains.Rockhound wrote:Russ Pottenger wrote:The girdles are a pain to clear but I'd recommend doing the clearancing to the girdle.
The factory 4.0 and 258 rods are usually balanced really close. In a normal situation you just match balance
to the lightest rod. If i know it's getting a girdle I'll start grinding on the balancing pads right off the bat.
That will make it a bit easier when it comes the clearing the underside of the girdle.
As for the topside you can use something like a body grinder to make short work of it. If you spread machinists dykem layout fluid, that would help to show witness marks in the areas that need more material removed.
Russ
Hey Russ, I went with ARP bolts/studs, so I had to ditch the girdle. Do you think this was a bad idea? I race it.
Sorry for the highjack...
The reason why is because the stud with it's fine thread will give you a greater clamping force
therefore potentially altering the main bore diameter.