Removing rod caps with ARP bolts
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Removing rod caps with ARP bolts
I am having a very tough time separating the rod cap from the rod. I pushed them down all the way thinking it would be easier to glide/slide it through, but I can't get it to budge. The rod and cap are not in the motor or on the crank so it makes it a little more difficult. Any tips, ideas?
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Re: Removing rod caps with ARP bolts (Toadfart)
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I don't understand what you're saying here.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> The rod and cap are not in the motor or on the crank so it makes it a little more difficult.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually that makes it a million times easier. Just take a rubber mallet and keep tapping each side of the cap until it starts to separate. Same way you separate the main caps.
I don't understand what you're saying here.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> The rod and cap are not in the motor or on the crank so it makes it a little more difficult.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually that makes it a million times easier. Just take a rubber mallet and keep tapping each side of the cap until it starts to separate. Same way you separate the main caps.
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Re: Removing rod caps with ARP bolts (EnzoSpeed)
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I don't understand what you're saying here.
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With the original rod bolts, I found it easier to push the cap all the way against the rod and wiggle it loose rather than getting caught on the threads.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EnzoSpeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually that makes it a million times easier. Just take a rubber mallet and keep tapping each side of the cap until it starts to separate. Same way you separate the main caps.
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Main caps are usually bolted to the block, not in my hands when I break em loose. I'll try the rubber mallet tomorrow. Thanks.
I don't understand what you're saying here.
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With the original rod bolts, I found it easier to push the cap all the way against the rod and wiggle it loose rather than getting caught on the threads.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EnzoSpeed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Actually that makes it a million times easier. Just take a rubber mallet and keep tapping each side of the cap until it starts to separate. Same way you separate the main caps.
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Main caps are usually bolted to the block, not in my hands when I break em loose. I'll try the rubber mallet tomorrow. Thanks.
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Re: Removing rod caps with ARP bolts (Toadfart)
I've always had good luck by putting the rubber handle of a hammer in the middle and tapping on the end of it while holding the rod. Oh, don't let the cap just fall on the ground. lol.
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Re: Removing rod caps with ARP bolts (stealthmode62)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by stealthmode62 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> I've always had good luck by putting the rubber handle of a hammer in the middle and tapping on the end of it while holding the rod. Oh, don't let the cap just fall on the ground. lol. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, I've done that too. Put the handle into the rod bore and use it as a lever to pop the cap off.
Yeah, I've done that too. Put the handle into the rod bore and use it as a lever to pop the cap off.
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