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Problem separating rod caps

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Problem separating rod caps

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Had rods resized and ARP bolts installed. Had to pry the caps apart. Installed 1&5 and torqued with plastigauge to check clearance. Can loosen them slightly but no room to get screw driver in to pry them apart. Any suggestions other than a large hammer?

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Forum Post Problem separating rod caps By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Back the nuts off to the ends of the bolts and alternately tap on them... By Brodie55 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Tried that. May need bigger hammer like I said but want to be very... By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post This is a question, not a statement. If you can't slide the caps over... By miker ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post They slide through but it is a tight fit with the ARP bolts. Never had... By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post So they are bolts, not studs.? And have you put the cap on the right... By CK ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post take them back to the machine shop. had a simler problem ,machine shop... By 2721955meteor ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Bolts are ARP bought new from John Mummert. If I can't figure it out... By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post I usually use a piece of broom stick long enough to reach the wristpin... By steinauge ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]steinauge (12/8/2014)[/b][hr] I usually use a piece of... By NoShortcuts ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Got a bigger hammer and a brass drift and finally got them to come... By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post Just curious-what style pistons and how much valve lift are you... By steinauge ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post with having to beat on the piston or rod bolts to separate the cap,... By 2721955meteor ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post I am ok with the plastigage reading. Same as it was the last time I re... By slumlord444 ( 11 Years Ago )
Forum Post you may be ok with the clearance, but the fact you had to tap on the... By 2721955meteor ( 11 Years Ago )


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