Pro Tips
DO NOT USE METAL STAMPS TO NUMBER RODS.
Metal stamps may disturb the roundness of the rod bore. Paint tool-maker’s layout dye on the rod and cap, then inscribe numbers.
NEVER use bolts to draw down the rod cap.
Locate cap dowel sleeves into the counterbores of the rod. Then, CAREFULLY tap cap into place.
CLEAN all parts thoroughly to remove all dirt and foreign oils.
Spread Oliver bolt lube on the threads and under head of bolt and tighten per instructions below.
BEFORE bolting the oil pan on, set a torque wrench at 50 lb/ft for 7/16 bolt (40 lb/ft for 3/8 bolt, 30 lb/ft for 5/16 bolt), and check all rod bolts.
If any bolt turns before reaching the preset torque, it has not been properly tightened. You must loosen these bolts and tighten them properly.
Tech Articles & PDF Downloads
- Bolt/Fastener Instructions
- Catalog
- Custom Order Form
- Understanding Rod Ratios
PDF of article by Larry Carley courtesy of EngineBuilderMag.com - Whittling Away For Performance: Lightweight Rods Do More With Less
- Oliver Parabolic Beam Connecting Rods
Courtesy of Fastest Street Car Magazine, April 2019
Technical & How To Articles
Tips and Tricks For Filing Piston Rings
The ring gap allows the expansion of the piston rings in the bore – due to engine heat – without butting the ends up against each other. If there isn’t enough gap and the ring butts up against itself