Grade 8 will work for the mains but the connecting rods bolts are a special
_shape_. They are thicker near the top and double as an alignment pin.
-Erik
At 09:53 AM 2/8/2002 -0500, rmf3860@erols.com wrote:
>I've read what the books say, but I'd like to hear some common wisdom on
>the need to renew main and connecting rod bolts on a rebuild. Also, what's
>the best source for new ones? Will standard grade 8 bolts in the correct
>length work, or do I have to pay the "special" prices in the Big 3 catalogs.
>
>Thanks
>Bob Fabie
>'75 TR6
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