How do you remove a rod bearing cap?
The easiest way to remove them safely is to back off the rod nuts to the top of the bolt, then place another rod cap on the nuts and tap with a hammer to drive the rod up into the cylinder and separate the cap.
Why do you need a main bearing girdle?
The main bearing girdles are used to tie the main bearing caps and bulkheads together, thereby stiffening the block lower-end and increasing crankshaft support. Our stud girdle is designed to reduce fore and aft and lateral block movement (that means front-to-rear and side-to-side for the chatters).
What are the instructions for a big block girdle?
Instructions for both applications are included. The big block girdle ties the main studs into the pan studs and block skirt area, too, and there is no machine work required. All kits are complete with studs, shims, spacers and nuts and, as always, our real world, easy-to-follow instructions.
Can a girdle be bolted on an engine?
Testing (pre and post girdle) has shown power increases in engines with severe twisting (binding) situations and longer component life with the girdle installed. The small block kit can be bolted on with no machine work required.
What is the purpose of a stud girdle?
Our stud girdle is designed to reduce fore and aft and lateral block movement (that means front-to-rear and side-to-side for the chatters). We are not trying to prevent bending of the block with the girdle. The thickness of the girdle has very little to do with its strength.
The main bearing girdles are used to tie the main bearing caps and bulkheads together, thereby stiffening the block lower-end and increasing crankshaft support. Our stud girdle is designed to reduce fore and aft and lateral block movement (that means front-to-rear and side-to-side for the chatters).
Instructions for both applications are included. The big block girdle ties the main studs into the pan studs and block skirt area, too, and there is no machine work required. All kits are complete with studs, shims, spacers and nuts and, as always, our real world, easy-to-follow instructions.
Testing (pre and post girdle) has shown power increases in engines with severe twisting (binding) situations and longer component life with the girdle installed. The small block kit can be bolted on with no machine work required.
Our stud girdle is designed to reduce fore and aft and lateral block movement (that means front-to-rear and side-to-side for the chatters). We are not trying to prevent bending of the block with the girdle. The thickness of the girdle has very little to do with its strength.