D DartFred Active Member Joined Dec 29, 2011 Messages 43 Reaction score 4 Location Quebec Feb 22, 2012 #1 May sound like a stupid question but: do you hold the stud when torquing down the nut for the main cap using arp studs? In the instructions they say to install the studs hand tight only but would'nt it turn while torquing the nut?
May sound like a stupid question but: do you hold the stud when torquing down the nut for the main cap using arp studs? In the instructions they say to install the studs hand tight only but would'nt it turn while torquing the nut?
340sFastback Well-Known Member Joined Mar 25, 2007 Messages 4,644 Reaction score 2,314 Location Maryland Feb 22, 2012 #2 Run the studs down till they bottom out in the block then torque the nut. You don't need to hold the stud while torqueing the nut.
Run the studs down till they bottom out in the block then torque the nut. You don't need to hold the stud while torqueing the nut.
M moper Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2004 Messages 15,899 Reaction score 2,490 Location eastern CT Feb 22, 2012 #3 No, it doesn't turn. Also make sure you use the ARP lube on both sides of the washer and torque in steps.
No, it doesn't turn. Also make sure you use the ARP lube on both sides of the washer and torque in steps.