Torque for Rod Caps with ARPs

[Matt D.]

Did you not use Plastigauge? That will tell you what the torque spec is.

[tpunx99GSX]

Originally Posted by Matt D.

Did you not use Plastigauge? That will tell you what the torque spec is.

How would a plastigage tell you what the torque spec is? It only tells you what the clearence is between the bearing and the shaft?

[Matt D.]

Originally Posted by tpunx99GSX

How would a plastigage tell you what the torque spec is? It only tells you what the clearence is between the bearing and the shaft?

The more torque there is holding the pieces together the less clearance there will be. Just because it says such and such a torque doesn't mean the clearance is correct, and improper clearance is what can make bearings fail.