Girdle, main studs...washers?

[chris lang]

I'm using a girdle I bought from pure diesel power and arp standard length studs. I bottom tapped the holes and installed everything. I used the washers. I came across a thread that stated not to use washers with this girdle.
It looks like plenty of thread left to me. Can someone advise please?

 

[Green2015]

Why would you not use the washers if they sent them in the kit and specific to use them in the manufactures instructions? Seems to me that they are used for a reason and the company producing the product has done the laboring research to varify to use the washers vs not to. I don't think they would include them if not to be used.

 

[chris lang]

most girdles need longer studs. This girdle uses standard studs.

 

[BluegrassDiesel]

That's basically just a thicker version of the CR block stiffener that's been machined for studs. Judging by the amount of threads protruding past the nut, I would leave it as is with the washers

 

[Tate]

Lots of thread to leave the the washers in. I'd be worried about not using the washers, as you'd likely have issues with galling when tightening, giving you a false torque. Washers will prevent that from happening.

 

[chris lang]

Thats exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Ackerdiesel]

Thats exactly what I was thinking.

The girdle you're referencing is thicker in the stud area hence the reason you don't use the washer. If you use the washer with it you won't get full engagement.


Ryan

 

[chris lang]

It's recessed in the stud area

 

[Ackerdiesel]

I know. But the recess isn't as deep on the other girdle


Ryan

 

[Broaner]

Why did they discontinue this!? I want to use this girdle. Any other options like this available that don't require machine work?