Just a thought, but can the loose fitting rod bolts be knurled so that you
get a good press fit?
I'm sure they could be knurled so that you'd get a press fit, but a "good"
press fit is another question.
I think they get loose because:
1. They were never a real tight fit, even when they were new.
2.. They stretch.
I'd get a set of new stock/original bolts from Curt or Rick before I'd
fool around with used bolts. And that's probably what I'll do if the
ARP project flounders.
> If you can, are the bolts otherwise sturdy enough?
I would think that an 11/32-inch bolt is plenty sturdy enough for the
Alpine. The rod bolts in the Tigers are only 5/16-inch, and I rev limited
the autocross car at seven grand for five or six years before the pistons
called it quits.
Ramon
rs11(at)ElSegundoCA.ncr.com
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