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67Dad · 01-04-2011, 03:52 PM

All,

We are rebuilding a 67 C10, and have decided to put a 350 SBC in it, circa 1993. We have ARP "wave" bolts to put the rods back in with, but some sites essentially say they will damage the bearings and a machine shop has to rebore them. Does anyone know how much of a problem this really is or is it people being overly concerned? Can it be done "at home" without remachining the rods?

Thanks.

Mark

01-04-2011, 03:52 PM	#1
67Dad Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: houston texas Posts: 84	Engine rebuild-Rod Bolt Installation question? All, We are rebuilding a 67 C10, and have decided to put a 350 SBC in it, circa 1993. We have ARP "wave" bolts to put the rods back in with, but some sites essentially say they will damage the bearings and a machine shop has to rebore them. Does anyone know how much of a problem this really is or is it people being overly concerned? Can it be done "at home" without remachining the rods? Thanks. Mark __________________ Mark 57 Austin Healey 3000 (sold many moons ago, unfortunately) 67 C10 (in progress, son's) w/ 1993 350 SBC, '96 Vortec heads (custom polished ports), EPS Performer intake, Holley carb, cam, MSD ignition 93 C4 Corvette (mostly done, son's)