In a message dated 8/20/02 5:23:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
samandgreg@netins.net writes:
> >
> >Carrillo said that the SPS-CARR rod bolts NEVER need replacing unless you
> >over-stretch them on install. My 3/8 SPS-CARR are .005 to 007 stretch so
> >I am OK.
> >
> >BTW, I think they said replacements are $40.00+ each!
> >
> >Just an FYI
> >
> >Greg Scharnberg
> >82 Ralt RT5
> >95 Citation SF
> >70 Sonett
> >65 Mustang GT
> >
> >At 10:13 AM 8/20/2002 -0700, Stan Hanks wrote:
> >> > Of course, lack of lube will fail any rod, but other than that, does
> >> anyone
> >> > out there in listdom have knowledge of other failure modes?
> >>
> >>Not using new bolts in a rebuild may lead to this sort of failure --
> they're
> >>stretch bolts, and Carillo says "new bolts every time". Some people ignore
> >>that, to their peril.
>
Wether you should replace them is up to you. I have found they are difficult
to source when you need them in a hurry. I lost one a while back so I ordered
spares. Now I no longer need them.
I have 11 brand new in the packing sleeves
(SPS-CARR, 5/16-24 x 1.823")
Fit BMC A-series rods.
$250.00 shipped within USA
Jack Woehrle
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