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[iaco59]

Thanks Phil. Just might need it.how would we find the correct answer to this Nut issue?

 

[Phil Reed]

They are not factory rod bolt nuts Gary. Have no idea why anyone would use those!!!!!

 

[Dick MacKenzie]

hmmmmmmmm.........let's see what I can use for rod nuts.............hmmmmmmm

 

[iaco59]

I'm really p---ed at this but I dont think I can do anything about it. I would not of believe that a friend would stick it to me.

 

[iaco59]

This is the same guy that did the engine in my 87 samurai. Had to redo the valves.

 

[61belairbubbletop]

Friend ?

 

[Fuzz1957]

hmmmmmmmm.........let's see what I can use for rod nuts.............hmmmmmmm

I’d go with the wing nut.

But really - feel for you. I wouldn’t call this guy a friend. Also hope damage is at a minimum and you can get everything ironed out. As I’ve said before - restoring a classic is an education.

Fuzz

MAGA

 

[iaco59]

Yes a real education

 

[Barry Taylor]

After a lot of thought about this mishap, I truly believe your friend meant well and wouldn’t have done this intentionally. I’m not an engine builder and the few times i tried I failed. Give me a long block and i can take it from there. It’s gonna get better cause it can’t get any worse! If Ronnie Russell was still with us he would have already PMed you to send the motor to him.”Good Luck”

 

[blkblk63ss]

This is the same guy that did the engine in my 87 samurai. Had to redo the valves.View attachment 76228View attachment 76229View attachment 76229

Might want to leave that tow bar on, just in case!

 

[iaco59]

Barry.I think you are probably right. He probably thought it was ok.life goes on and we have to make the best of it. Pick up the pieces and build another one

 

[iaco59]

Dang already took it off.

 

[blkblk63ss]

Dang already took it off.

Just jokeing saying i would not be confident of his work that installed castle nuts on a lower end of a engine.

 

[boxerdog]

I'm not sure those are really castle nuts. There is a type of locknut (split beam or flex lock?) that is made like that also, might have even been on rods in some types of engines. I'd never even think about stuff like that, but who knows???

 

[IMBVSUR?]

At one point, I think they were for model T's, maybe used on others, Pioneer did sell split connecting rod bolts that looked like those used.

 

[409newby]

Like Dave said these nuts are a type of locking nut, the slots were cut then that area was pinched so as to fit the threads tighter, I guess not the hot ticket for rod bolts

 

[iaco59]

As I look at the rest of the caps,all have the same nuts. Maybe they came with a engine rebuild kit ??? STRANGE

 

[iaco59]

I posted the wrong pic in ref. To tow bar.meant to show the reason I don't need it .

 

[Tooth]

Here's the rod bolts that were in my truck block, is a 409 truck block from 63...
No Castle nuts here Barry! Maybe that's why it doesn't have any broken rods!!!

 

[La Hot Rods]

I swear I have seen rod bolt nuts like those, I'll keep locking.