Has anyone run into this problem?
Its a 73 455 block with two bolt main caps. I installed ARP #194-5401 studs, hand tight as per the instructions, they went all the way in untill the unthreaded portion of the stud entered the block, then I put the caps on to check the fit/alignment. I want to measure the main bearing bores. #1 thru #4 everything fits/aligns good, the studs are just above the ends of the nuts/washers (proper thresd engagement). Rear main cap (#5) studs are too short, the studs are only about half way through the nuts. The course thread end if the studs go very deep into the block, the instructions do not mention backing the studs out to get proper thread engagement of the nut. This is the first time I have used studs vice bolts. Is this normal or did I get improper length studs?
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1969 Firebird, Tx3-455/468 machined by CVMS
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