I have a question regarding rod bearing size selection. I understand that during the final torque you should torque the two sides evenly and use a rod bolt stretch gauge. However before doing this you must select the proper bearing size. In order to get an accurate measurement on the size of the rod you must torque the rod bolts, however since we know that this may be slightly different than using a stretch gauge, how do we do this ? Because different toque on the bolts means possibly different measurements.

Also what is the most accurate way to do this on the mains ?

Also when you use the bolt stretch method should you still oil the threads with either oil or moly lube ?

 

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lude98SH &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Also when you use the bolt stretch method should you still oil the threads with either oil or moly lube ? </TD></TR></TABLE>

It wont make a difference what you use, thats why the stretch method is so much more accurate because it does not rely on the consistancy of friction between each torque.

I'm at the same stage as you with my first build so very interested in the rest of your question being answered

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hybrid2007 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

It wont make a difference what you use, thats why the stretch method is so much more accurate because it does not rely on the consistancy of friction between each torque.

I'm at the same stage as you with my first build so very interested in the rest of your question being answered </TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i figured it didnt matter.