What do you guys do when you build up a fresh motor in regard to the connecting rod bolts.
I really would like to keep the original bolts but there is a concern about the age of them, possible failures due to stress etc.
Are there any concerns about breakage ? is it common for them to fail, or am I worrying too much?
Is there a source for new ones ? particularly the football head ones ?
Thanks
For peace of mind, I would install new bolts.
if there is a plus side to installing 45 year old rod bolts on an engine that might (or should) see 6000+ rpm, I don't see it.
Z.
Mark, The football head rod bolts are for a Boss 302 version of the hipo rods. The original Hipo rod bolts have a square head and the rod is finished differently than the Boss 302 version to accept them. If you need the original square head type, I have them as NOS Ford parts.
-Fred-
put the old in a box and place it on the shelf. a new set of APR bolts will keep you sleeping well at night.
Thanks for the advice.
I should have looked closer, I have the type that has one flat edge and one curved edge.
But for a level 7 engine I think I should have rectangular heads.
I will look into replacements.
Edited by - cobraboy on 01/15/2011 02:40:07
I've got a new set still in package I can sell you if you want to e-mail me?
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