I need to pull my crankshaft, and need to know if you can re use rod bolts.
I have Lunati Pro Mod 5.85" rods with ARP bolts. They were installed at 62ft#'s and have less than 5000 miles.

 

Yes, use them again.

Rich

 

Thanks.

 

LOL, that was easy.

 

Its is not as easy when Lunati and ARP didnt want to commit.
But thanks guys, there were a few friends that said replace, yet that involves resizing the rod ends etc etc.
The head bolts from ARP are reusable, I just had to make sure.
Thanks again

 

As long as they have not been overstretched you can re-use them. The only motor I wouldn't re-use bolts on is a truly max effort race motor. The best way to make use of really expensive rod bolts is to keep a record of the length. From the ARP website:

You can easily monitor the condition of the rod bolts through use of a stretch gauge, or a micrometer for that matter. Prior to installing the rod, measure the length of the bolt in a “relaxed” (untorqued) state. Write this down. You can make up a chart similar to the one shown on this page to properly keep track of the data. When you tear the engine down for maintenance, again measure the length of each rod bolt – being careful to keep everything in the proper order. If any of the rod bolts have taken a permanent set and have stretched by .001˝ or longer you should replace the fastener IMMEDIATELY! The stretching is a sure indicator that the bolt has been compromised and taken past its yield point.

Rich

 

you need one of those Office Max buttons

 

Great advise. Thanks again.