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I just bought some of these (245-0901)and they seem to short. The side that threads into the block is only 1/2", 7/16" with the washer, I know the bolts I'm using now thread in quit a bit farther. I put one through an old trans I have to get an idea of how much thread length there would be, do you guys think thats enough threads to go into the block?
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What is the diameter of the bolt?
My rule is as long as you have the diameter of the bolt on length of thread going into what ever you are as strong as you are going to be.
no, I dont think so. and i like to have 2x the diameter deep unless fine thread then a little less is okay. wonder why they are so short....
I love ARP but it is hard to buy the right bolts. I have a set of converter bolts that I bought a long time ago that were not the right ones. Next arp bolts I buy will be bought by the engine builder.
Think of it this way You have a 1 inch bolt the nut is not 2 inches thick at least CAT stuff isn't and we torque ground engaging bolts to 1700lbs.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurboMic
its not into a nut..... its into a lower quality steel block.... you think the block material is the same quality as the arp hardware? i would say half the quality, so twice the thread needed..... like i said...just my :twocents:Quote:
Originally Posted by trx2stroke4life39
I would worry trans R&R newbies would throw the trans up on the studs and hammer down on the nuts without triple checking the alignment. Might actually make alignment more difficult.
Well I think I've decided to send them back, the last thing I want to do is strip out half my threads. I've looked all over and can't find anything so I guess I'll just get so all thread and cut my own.