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Jul 31, 2008 | 01:57 PM

MikeWire

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Best rod thread protector for piston install

I've seen guys use vinyl tubing to protect the crank from being hit by rod bolts when installing pistons - what size is the inside diameter? Is there anything better to use?

Jul 31, 2008 | 02:32 PM

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3" sections of 3/8 fuel line works just fine. I used it with great success

$2.00 - 1' at AZ

Jul 31, 2008 | 02:57 PM

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3" sections of 3/8 fuel line works just fine. I used it with great success

$2.00 - 1' at AZ

That works fine unless you have CJ, 427 and such rods with the bigger bolts. Then you need bigger hose is all.

Jul 31, 2008 | 03:15 PM

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Cool - thank you guys.

Aug 1, 2008 | 10:40 AM

krewat

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The little vinyl condoms are a way for someone to make more money advertising their name on them

Fuel line is perfect. Just don't use the really thick-walled stuff

Aug 1, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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I picked up some clear vinyl 3/8 ID | 5/8 OD tubing at Ace last night. The 3/8 fuel line they had looked really overkill, plus it was $3.50/ft where this was $0.55/ft. So I bought a few feet for this and a couple of other projects. Thanks again guys.

Aug 1, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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That works fine unless you have CJ, 427 and such rods with the bigger bolts. Then you need bigger hose is all.

No problem with SCJ rods.

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Aug 1, 2008 | 05:46 PM

Bear 45/70

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No problem with SCJ rods.

I said CJ not SCJ.

Aug 1, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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Even with cap screws, wouldn't you want to put something on there to guide the big end of the rod onto the crank without hitting it with the rod itself?

Aug 1, 2008 | 06:05 PM

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Even with cap screws, wouldn't you want to put something on there to guide the big end of the rod onto the crank without hitting it with the rod itself?

Not really, you just need to be careful when the rod gets close to the crank. After the rings clear, you tap lightly while guiding the rod to the crank journal.