bolt stretch gauge

[slow6]

Anyone used one or know what one is for? I know, I have one coming in the mail. I just want to see if anyone knows anything about rebuilding engines.

Besides needing a "Bottom End" forum, I also think we need a "Tools" section

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Re: bolt stretch gauge

This is the "bottom end" forum.
Search google for the tool.
Google is your friend.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=bolt+stretch+gauge

[slow6]

Re: bolt stretch gauge

dang it, i know everything about the tool... thats why I ordered one.
I just like things to be more organized.

[T-Mill]

Re: bolt stretch gauge

I don't know if there should necessarily be a separate section for "bottom-end" but I definitely think a tools section would be an excellent idea. I think we'd have more do-it-yourselfers out there if more people felt more comfortable with the tools and equipment. and more do-it-yourselfers, the more modded f-bodies there will be... win/win

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Re: bolt stretch gauge

I know about rebuilding bottom ends.
I haven't had to do it on the 3.8, because I haven't blown it up yet, but I have done others.
I would say that the bolt stretch gauge may be a little overkill, but if you want to use it, have a blast!
New rod bolts with clean rods and proper lube will get you a pretty accurate torque on the bolt.

[WickEdSix9838]

Re: bolt stretch gauge

We have one and I've only used it once. I compared ARP's torque specs on a set of rod bolts to what they wanted the bolt to be stretched and the torque reading stretched the bolt EXACTLY what they said they wanted the bolt to stretch.