RE: MGA 1622 rebuild (continued) small connecting rod split

["Larry list account" <list@marketvalue.net>]

Steve, your supplier of the bolt(s) should supply you with specs for the
torque setting.  Additionally they should indicate whether the spec is for a
lubed or non lubed bolt.  Yes, overtightening the bolt can be bad,
especially if it is stretched.  Streching sometimes is visible, but not
often.  Visible stretch is manifested by a narrowing of the bolt.  It
becomes 'waisted'.  

Larry Hoy