Ls Connecting Rod Torque Specs

Connecting rod bolts first pass 20y 15lbft connecting rod bolts final pass 85degrees coolant temperature gauge sensor 20y 15lbft crankshaft balancer bolt installation pass to ensure.

Ls connecting rod torque specs.

From a mathematical standpoint a couple thousandths of an inch of rod length doesn t impact the ratio much at all. Connecting rod side clearance 0 11 0 51 mm 0 00433 0 02 in crankshaft connecting rod journal diameter production 53 318 53 338 mm 2 0991 2 0999 in connecting rod journal diameter service 53 308 mm 2 0987 in connecting rod journal out of round production 0 005 mm 0 0002 in connecting rod journal out of round service 0 01. The spec is similar to tty but the bolts are reusable. If you lost the connecting rod instruction sheet below are the proper torque specs for our rod bolts.

Tighten connecting rod bolts torque fasteners note. After weeks of research concerning the accuracy of the final clamp force when using a tta method with used bolts. Special thanks to crackeregg for making these documents available in a digital format saved me a lot of typing. My tests show inconsistent torque figure.

If using aftermarket rods or bolts follow the tightening procedure specified by the manufacturer and read utilizing fastener stretch below for more information. Connecting bearing cap to connecting rod retaining bolt l98 ls3 l76 l77 first pass 20y 15lbft second pass 85degrees coolant air bleed pipe and hole cover to cylinder head retaining bolt 12y 106lbin coolant temperature sensor 20y 15lbft crankshaft balancer to crankshaft retaining bolt first pass 150y 110lbft. A wise alternative for high output engines is a set of arp rod bolts and main studs that use traditional torque specs. The procedures described in this step apply to engines using gm connecting rods and rod bolts only.

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