Rod Bolts

86GT · 12-27-2002, 11:47 PM

I was at Ramchargers today, and needed a set of rod bolts for my engine as I want to freshen it up a little. I purchased a set of rod bolts (ARP-150-6004) that the sales clerk says he has on his 302. I described the rods on mine as stock (which they are), and he got these bolts out for me. As I didn't have the catalog or anything, I assume they're the right ones. Now that I have the chance to see them, they seem too big, and according to ARP's site, they are for the 302 boss or 351W. I just want to know if I am stuck or do I have to go across the border to exchange them. I won't be able to get back for a while, so I'd like to know if my rods will accept these, or if I can do anything to them that'll make these work, if it won't hurt the rods at all. Or if they will work.

PKRWUD · 12-28-2002, 12:52 AM

Those are 3/8" bolts, and you need 5/16" bolts. you will need to exchange them

Take care,
~Chris

86GT · 12-29-2002, 10:30 AM

That figures, I've had bad luck with my last purchases when I cross the border. Guess I should invest in a catalog or too and just go straight to the part numbers. Thanks for the info.

82 GT · 12-30-2002, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
Those are 3/8" bolts, and you need 5/16" bolts. you will need to exchange them

Take care,
~Chris

Can't the rods be drilled out to accept the 3/8 bolts? I think I read somewhere once that it can be done for additional strength.

86GT · 01-02-2003, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by 82 GT
Can't the rods be drilled out to accept the 3/8 bolts? I think I read somewhere once that it can be done for additional strength.

I wondered about that, but wouldn't that reduce strength in the rod as material is being removed?

IMPULSERACING · 01-02-2003, 01:08 PM

This may be a stupid question but how do you get the old rod bolts out? I have my motor on a stand right now and was considering changing the rod bolts (the shortblock is complete and assembled)

Thanks,

82 GT · 01-02-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by IMPULSERACING
This may be a stupid question but how do you get the old rod bolts out? I have my motor on a stand right now and was considering changing the rod bolts (the shortblock is complete and assembled)

Thanks,

When I took my engine apart, I used a plastic mallot and tapped the bottom of the bolts.

82 GT · 01-02-2003, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by 86GT
I wondered about that, but wouldn't that reduce strength in the rod as material is being removed?

I forget which years they were ( I think '69-70) the rods had more metal around the shoulders which would allow for them to be drilled out if needed.
I would ask a reputable machine shop and see if you could drill yours out safely or not.....just to be safe.

12-27-2002, 11:47 PM	#1
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Rod Bolts I was at Ramchargers today, and needed a set of rod bolts for my engine as I want to freshen it up a little. I purchased a set of rod bolts (ARP-150-6004) that the sales clerk says he has on his 302. I described the rods on mine as stock (which they are), and he got these bolts out for me. As I didn't have the catalog or anything, I assume they're the right ones. Now that I have the chance to see them, they seem too big, and according to ARP's site, they are for the 302 boss or 351W. I just want to know if I am stuck or do I have to go across the border to exchange them. I won't be able to get back for a while, so I'd like to know if my rods will accept these, or if I can do anything to them that'll make these work, if it won't hurt the rods at all. Or if they will work. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

12-28-2002, 12:52 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Those are 3/8" bolts, and you need 5/16" bolts. you will need to exchange them Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-29-2002, 10:30 AM	#3
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	That figures, I've had bad luck with my last purchases when I cross the border. Guess I should invest in a catalog or too and just go straight to the part numbers. Thanks for the info. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

01-02-2003, 01:08 PM	#6
IMPULSERACING Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: chicago,IL,USA Posts: 158	This may be a stupid question but how do you get the old rod bolts out? I have my motor on a stand right now and was considering changing the rod bolts (the shortblock is complete and assembled) Thanks, __________________ 92' LX Hatch (New Combo Coming Soon) Long-Tubes, Off-road H-Pipe, Pro-Dumps, Auburn Pro, 373:1, Strange Axels c-clip elims, control arms, supersubs, 50/50's, Moroso rear trick springs, no sway bars, 5-Lug Pro-Stars 3 1/2", 8 1/2 26x10.5" MT ET streets, N20 91' LX 5.0 Convertable: CobraR Hood, Cobra Spoiler, Cobra R Rims 2001 Expedition: Brush Guard, Clear Corners, Gen 1 Tail Lites, Carbin Fiber Dash Trim, Billet Aluminum A/C Knobs, Flame Gauges

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