Why not have them measured for stretch and taper at your machinist? Bring the
conn rods too in case they have to knurl the bolt to get a consistent clamp
and big end diameter.
Cheers,
Chris
BJ8...being sanded
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On Nov 20, 2011, at 1:09 PM, john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> I am working on the engine and have realized that the connecting rod bolts
might be the original ones. I have read that they can stretch and should be
replaced. However, it does not appear that they are available for a 1962
engine. I noticed that the Moss catalog lists ones for a BJ7 and BJ8 with the
difference between those and the BT7 engine being the length of the locking
pin.
>
> Should I consider replacing the bolts (very expensive)?
>
> Thank you,
> John
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