I need to cut down the length of an ARP main stud, it is a long windage tray bolt but it is on the #5 and not being used with the windage tray. It is rubbing the Melling select oil pump. If I cut the smaller theaded extension off then the clearance will be better. I am not talking about the larger threaded area used to secure the main.

I want to make sure that I dont compromise the strength of the bolt while doing this. I am thinking using a thin cut-off wheel in a grinder.

Any advice?
Thanks

 

A thin abrasive wheel in an air die grinder or high speed electric grinder has always worked well for me...little to no heat is generated this way.

 

I used a hacksaw.

Frank

 

Nothing wrong with old school.

 

Well duh.
I guess its easy to get warapped up in technology and forget about the fundamentals. Now if I can just find my hacksaw.

Thanks guys.