replacing rod bolts
The Eagle SIR rods are the units I would use...if boring the block,replacing pistons,so and so forth.I can see where pressing bolts in and out will distort the rod...which is why I'd consider measuring before and after.It's possible they may be out of round now.My thinking on bolts breaking is the rod bearing/crank journal clearance is too great.the extra movement in that area could stress the bolt even more,not to mention the rod where the bolts attach.So,what this was leading up to,I forgot.Anyway,I will use new nuts again,keep the rpm's below 5500(hyd cam),and try to remember there are cast pistons in there with some miles on 'em.Unless of course,I find a bag of money in the street and get a reward.Thanks again!Any other thoughts?Bob