Rod in NC Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I had my flywheel resurfaced, and wanted to run this question past you guys. I bought new ARP flywheel bolts, and I was trying to decided whether or not to install star washers under the bolt heads. The research I've read says red loctite will suffice. The ARP bolts did not come with star washers in the package, but some other flywheel bolt packages have star washers included (based on the auction pictures on Ebay). I'd like your all's take on whether or not star washers are needed. Thanks. -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Read the instructions with the ARP flywheel bolts. The ones for my SBC flexplate specifically stated to NOT use them and in cases where the bolts fail and the washers were used ARP will not be held responsible. It also specified to use a moly assembly lube with no loc-tite. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in NC Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 The ARP website says ok to use loctite instead of assembly lube, and no mention of washers...I'm leaning that way. -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 29, 2009 Administrators Share Posted September 29, 2009 I had my flywheel resurfaced, and wanted to run this question past you guys. I bought new ARP flywheel bolts, and I was trying to decided whether or not to install star washers under the bolt heads. The research I've read says red loctite will suffice. The ARP bolts did not come with star washers in the package, but some other flywheel bolt packages have star washers included (based on the auction pictures on Ebay). I'd like your all's take on whether or not star washers are needed. Thanks. -Rod Rod, Nay on the washers! The torque spec ARP gives you for the bolt puts the bolt in its "spring" state, i.e. it wont come loose! Just like rod bolts, main bolts, etc, no lock washer are used. Follow the ARP instructions verbatim including any mention of thread lockers, lubes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LCT-37418/ clean the threads with acetone then tighten to torque specs after coating threads with loctite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in NC Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 thanks so much, guys....I always like to make sure on this kind of thing. no washers, install with loctite. -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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