Rod Stretch Gauge Tool

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Rod stretch gauge tool.

This rod bolt stretch gauge is accurate to 001 and features a 1 1 2 dial indicator. Simply position the stretch gauge over the length of the rod bolt before applying torque take a reading and record it. Arp 100 9942 billet rod bolt stretch gauge 183 85. Increments adjustable length storage case kit not yet reviewed part number.

This was the cheapest stretch gauge that i could find. Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942 and get free shipping on orders over 99 at summit racing. Only 2 left in stock order soon. Always a great tool when building engines to obtain proper bolt stretch.

Ships from and sold by motorsport supply. 1 spark plug gapping tool 162 34 add to cart. Heavy duty tension spring for repeatable accuracy when measuring rod bolt stretch. For example a standard 11 32 inch arp small block chevy specs out at 0 0063 inch.

Rod bolt stretch gauge steel dial indicator 0005 in. 1 piston rack 138 00 add to cart. They are highly recommended when installing rod bolts and other fasteners where it is possible to measure the length of the bolt after tightening. This one is good in a pinch but is a real pain to use.

Proform 66769 rod vise 100 99. Check rod bolts the proper way. The frame was barely long enough to facilitate the rod bolts that i was working with. This tool might be just fine for most but it was awkward for me to use.

My recommendation is to spend the extra bucks and get a quality tool. Valve adjusting tool no socket 69 99 add to cart. 1 bae cold puller puck only 115 00 add to cart. 1 grp rod bolt stretch gauge quantity.

Find arp rod bolt stretch gauges 100 9942. Then you carefully tighten the rod bolt until the gauge reads the appropriate stretch amount. An optional contact point for the rod bolt stretch gauge is also available.