Thanks a bunch for all the input, details, practical experience, etc.. I'm going to see if ARP has a standard product that I can use -- so I don't need to make custom studs. The machine shop that I was speaking with can only "cut" threads, not roll them . . . which is obviously not...
Hi Gang: I'm not a metallorgy engineer, so please bear with me! I'm building a blown racing motor (flathead ford) and a machine shop is going to make some custom main-bearing cap studs. He likes to use 4340 HT bar, 1/2" diameter, but this is very hard to find. If I was going to use...
