Ford 427 & general repl't for alum rods, rod bolt kit
Applications
Ford - Big Block 427
Ford - Big Block FE Series
Installation Instructions
Part Number: 200-6001 & 200-6021
Application: FORD 427 LEMANS V8
Cap Screw with Washer - Rod Bolt Installation
[1]
Please check the part-number(s) for your application
against the part-number(s) listed on the instruction sheet.
[2]
Use ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener Assembly Lubricant
to lubricate the threads of the bolt and the under head of
the bolt.
[3]
Position the chamfered side of the washer on the bolt so
it faces the bolt head. This is done to clear the radius on
the under head of the bolt. Note: Improper installation of
the washer will cause premature bolt failure.
[4]
Install the bolts in the rod and tighten them hand tight.
[5]
ARP recommends using the STRETCH METHOD when
tightening the bolts. Following the instructions for using a
stretch gauge, Stretch the bolts to . 0040 - . 0045 .
[6]
If you do not have a stretch gauge, torque the bolts to
_ 60 ft-lbs (81.3 Nm) using ARP Ultra-Torque Fastener
Assembly Lubricant.
[7]
The connecting rods should always be re-sized after new
rod bolts are installed.
[8]
A log should be kept on the original non-torqued length of
each bolt. Bolts that have any permanent deformation or
have increased in non-torqued length by more than .001
in. should be replaced.
If you have any questions or need additional information please
contact us at (805) 339-2200 or by FAX (805) 650-0742
⚠ This is an automatically generated translation and unit conversion. Always refer to the original ARP instruction sheet for exact specifications. Errors may occur. 
