ARP Main studs

[cbtoyz]

I just put some ARP 14mm main studs in my 12 valve project. But there was a discrepancy between the instructions and the way I was taught to install studs. ARP wanted the studs to bottom out finger tight, I like to install them so they bottom out and then back them off an 1/8th of a turn. I installed them in my usual fashion, 1/8th of a turn from bottoming out, marked the studs so I can make sure they don't turn, and re-torqued three times with ARP lube. Should I have run the studs down finger tight?

Thanks, Colin

 

[2Tone12V]

Little to late to be asking huh? I've done it both ways. Never had an issue.

 

[okish]

i always snug up studs... just my preference.

 

[Joesixpack]

I like backed out, then your not worried about screw jacking the threads in the block.

 

[RonA]

Sorry for the hijack. Do the newer 5.9's and the 6.7's have 14mm main studs?

 

[gotta12v]

no they have 12mm like the storm blocks, however they have factory bedplates and the pan rails are wider and thicker