Technical information about your Pauter Rods

Bolt Torque

ALWAYS oil the threads and underside of bolt head thoroughly before installation!

These torque specifications are accurate for engine oil only, moly lubes will not give the same results. After drawing beam and cap together to seat both pieces evenly, torque should be reached in incremental steps of about 10-15 ft/lbs from one bolt to the other.

NEVER torque one side completely while the other is loose.

ARP 2000 bolts

5/16"-24 thread bolts (3/8" socket) = 32 ft/lbs

3/8"-24 thread bolts (7/16"/11mm socket) = 50 ft/lbs

7/16"-20 thread bolts(7/16 or 1/2" socket) = 70 ft/lbs

Stretch method: .0055"

Rod Cap Removal

To remove the rod cap from the rod body, we recommend loosening and backing out the rod bolts approximately 1/4" then carefully tap on the head of the bolt with a soft-faced hammer (aluminum, brass or plastic) until the rod and cap part at the split line and the alignment sleeves are free.  You can then remove the bolts.

In Case of Rod Beam/Cylinder Bore Interference

Some makes of small bore-long stroke engines may require minor notching of the cylinder block to allow full rod rotation cycle without interference.  This should be done prior to final engine cleaning and assembly.  Allow 1/16" minimum clearance and watch location of oil ring at BDC.

DO NOT MODIFY ROD BEAM!

Typical view of clearance needed.