I picked one up just incase but would it be ok since i couldnt find a grade 8??

 

Threaded rod or bolt?

Either way, chances are it will strip.

 

For what it's worth, I bought a length of grade 5 threaded rod (couldn't find grade 8 either) and it worked fine for me. I used a length of pipe and some thick washers to push the crank hub on and it worked very well. I also used the same length of threaded rod to degree in the cam and turn over the engine to install the roller rockers and it was a trouble free solution. Good luck.

 

is there a tool i can buy from summit racing sinice they are like 5 min away from me

 

You can get grade 8, 7/16-20 threaded rod, and the nut and washers, from McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/.

 

This style tool is the recommended choice for installing a balancer/hub on a crank:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

Drive to Fastenal. The manager there in Atlanta is Chuck Kirby, he'll take care of you. Tell him Dustin from Ohio sent you. They stock Grade 8 and even Grade 9 fasteners in fine thread.

-Dustin-

 

i was actually recommended to fastenal but i couldnt find it lol what do you know their actually across the street from summit btw thanks again guys i always post on this site before i make a big mistake

 

ok so i got the grade 5 rod to work but.... i still have half a inch to go only problem is the crank and and the hub are spinning so i wedged something so that it wouldnt spin... but i cant get to thub to go any further what gives??

 

beat it on with a hammer and some wood...works for me every time

 

But it is hell on the thrust bearing.