2011 Oliver Rods Catalog

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Stand UP America!“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”

Stand UP America!

Abraham Lincoln

The problems we face today didn’t happen overnight and they won’t be solved overnight. But, we can turn things around if we simply resolve to work together.

Buy American Made products and support the country where you live: not one 7,000 miles away. If you can’t find a product to fit your needs that’s made in America, then buy from countries that have true free trade with America. Don’t send your hard earned American dollars to countries whose ships arrive here full but return home empty due to unfair trade restrictions.

Finally, don’t let a few pennies or dollars sway your decision on what product to buy. Consider those pennies and dollars an investment in your country. The return on your investment will be a strong, prosperous America for generations to come.

In the midst of everything that is happening in the world today, let’s always remember what truly matters most. Take time to enjoy friends and family at every opportunity. Make time to help those less fortunate than yourself just because you can. Honor those who defend and protect our great nation both at home and abroad.

Most importantly, invest your time and resources in our children because they will lead us into the future. Through our love, insuring a great education and leading daily by our example we can teach our children how to claim and secure their birthright; to be Americans.

Proudly Made in America

Americans must wake up to a very simple truth; if my neighbor doesn’t have a job today, then sooner or later I won’t have one either. It is time for all of us to realize we are part of one big 300 million member family: We are Americans.

For generations, “Made in America” signified the quality, durability and innovation of the product that bore the mark. I believe that is still true today.

Foolish companies, run by very shortsighted management have turned “Made in America” into a rare sight these days. They coldly move production overseas in the name of saving a few lousy pennies on their products with no regard for the American worker or our country. They tell the laid off worker who can’t pay the mortgage, the bills or even feed their families that it isn’t personal: it’s just business. To some it may just be business but as an American, I take that personally.

I believe it is time, right now, to stop and reverse the trend of moving American jobs overseas. It is time for each of us to remember we are all in this together and our actions and decisions ultimately have an effect on each other. The changes we need require you, me and our 300 million fellow citizens to do what’s right for America.

I am proud of the fact that every Oliver connecting rod is made in America, from 100% American materials by the finest craftsman in the world: Americans.

We don’t do the majority of the work overseas and then the minimum amount here to qualify as “Made in America”. We also don’t try to confuse the buyer with statements such as “Engineered in America” to imply an overseas produced product is somehow “better”.

The fact is, we build what are arguably the best connecting rods in the world and we do it all right here in our country: America.

Wake UP America!Wake UP America!

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU?

PROS CONNECTING PROSTestimonials: images & written testimonials from racers and engine buildersWe use only Oliver Rods in all our steel rod mo-tor designs. Weather it be a big inch drag motor, off shore boat or circle track there is no better rod than OLIVER. We are a small custom engine builder and use only the best components in our power plants. Choosing Oliver Rods was an easy decision.

Mike GullaIsland Racing Service Inc.

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OUR STORYFor a generation, Oliver Connecting Rods has been building a reputation of helping engine builders and race car drivers achieve extreme horsepower by designing and manufacturing connecting rods that are light-weight and extremely durable. Although design specifics have advanced over the years, Oliver Connecting Rods is best known for its I-beam connecting rods featuring an exclu-sive “Parabolic Beam” design. This design reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod on the market. All rods are precision machined in the U.S. using only premium U.S. mill certified aircraft quality E4340 chrome moly alloy billets. Intense inspection, statistical process control, batch sampling, fatigue cycle testing and custom-er feedback have created a design and manufac-turing environment that produces one of the best connecting rods available in the world.

Oliver rods are used in applications such as NHRA drag racing, circle track, truck and tractor pulling, and offshore power boat racing. They were also installed in the engines that earned several world speed records at the Bonneville salt flats as well as many other titles across the globe.

As an American company, Oliver Connecting Rods is dedicated to continuous innovation and accessibility by its customers. If you have a specific question about any of our products, just call.

• Designed for outstanding durability, strength and performance by engineers with real racing experience

• Machined with precision in America from American billet steel

• Inspected to the highest degree of quality for extreme accuracy

OUR PRODUCTSOliver I-beam connecting rods feature our exclusive “Parabolic Beam” design that reduces beam stress and delivers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any connecting rod currently made.

All rods are precision machined using only premium mill certified aircraft quality E4340 chrome moly alloy billets, heat treated to produce a 100% martensite grain structure.

ORDER TOLL FREE 800.253.8108

Parabolic Beam® is a registered trademark of Oliver Racing Parts, Inc. “ WSB” and “Lube-Tubes” are a trademark of Oliver Racing Parts, Inc.

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Ordering procedures : part numbering system & return policy

Custom Rod Specification and Order Form

C CHEVROLETF FORDM MITSUBISHI

LENGTH WITHOUT DECIMALEXAMPLE: 6000 = 6.000

BB BIG BLOCKBBMX BIG BLOCK MAXFDUL FORD ULTRA LIGHTFORD FORDLT LIGHT (STANDARD WEIGHT)MDUL MODULAR ULTRA LIGHTMTUL-G2 MITSUBISHI ULTRA LIGHT GEN 2SMBB SMALL JOURNAL BIG BLOCKSMLT SMALL JOURNAL STANDARD WEIGHTSMUL SMALL JOURNAL ULTRA LIGHTSTSW STANDARD JOURNAL SPEEDWAYSTLT STANDARD JOURNAL LIGHT (STD. WEIGHT)STUL STANDARD JOURNAL ULTRA LIGHTQ4UL QUAD 4 JOURNAL ULTRA LIGHT

QUANTITY OFRODS IN SETLEAVE BLANKFOR SINGLESComplete this form and FAX a copy to: OLIVER Racing Parts at 616.451.3085Or use the convenient internet form found at: www.oliverconnectingrods.com

Complete this form and FAX a copy to: OLIVER Racing Parts at 616.451.3085 or use the convenient internet form found at: www.oliverconnectingrods.com

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RETURN POLICYAny connecting rod(s) that have been modified in any way from standard production features and/or dimensions will be defined as a custom item and is NOT exchangeable or refundable. Modifications include but are not limited to:

• Lube Tubes;• Stroker Grind;• Bolt Upgrades;• Narrowing or any other machining on any portion of the rod;• Bushing Modification;• Bearing Loc Modification;• Scribing or Stamping numbers;• Or other markings, dings, and/or dents, etc. These connecting rods will not be considered for refund or exchange.

OLIVER CONNECTING ROD WARRANTYWe warrant that all Oliver Billet Connecting Rods are manufactured from Mill Certified Aircraft Quality, vacuum carbon-arc deoxidized, E4340 steel, meeting AMS 6415, AMS 2301 and AMS 2304 specifications. Oliver Racing Parts guarantees workmanship to meet or exceed the ma-chining tolerances that are generally accepted within the motorsports industry, as of the date of delivery. Only a professional engine builder who is knowledgeable about assembling high performance engines should install Oliver Rods.

If, within thirty (30) days of delivery, Oliver Racing Parts receives notice that this product is defective, out of tolerance, or not as specified above, Oliver Racing Parts shall at its option, repair or replace the product shown to be defective, out of tolerance, or not as specified above. If unable to repair or replace, buyer shall be entitled to a refund of the purchase price. THESE REMEDIES ARE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OLIVER RACING PARTS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY TYPE.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. NO OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ANY MODIFICATIONS ON OLIVER RACING PARTS PRODUCTS, OR PARTS THEREIN, IN ANY MANNER, MADE AFTER THEIR DEPARTURE FROM THE OLIVER RACING PARTS FACTORY WILL RENDER ALL WARRANTIES NULL AND VOID.

Note: Please read all instructions carefully before installation, refund or exchange.

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Small BlockSmall Block Standard Weight/Standard Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.225 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC5850STLT8 5.580"C6000STLT8 6.000"C6125STLT8 6.125"C6125LS1-STLT8 6.125"C6200STLT8 6.200"C6250STLT8 6.250"C6300STLT8 6.300"

Small BlockSmall Block Standard Weight/Small Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.000 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.125 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC5850SMLT8 5.850"C6000SMLT8 6.000"C6125SMLT8 6.125"C6125LS1-SMLT8 6.125"C6200SMLT8 6.200"

Standard Light Series:Designed to be used in naturally aspirated high horsepower, high RPM engines. This workhorse rod is used in applications such as late model stock cars, 410 cubic inch sprint cars and Late Model dirt cars.

This rod features 7/16” WSB bolts.

Professional racers win with Oliver Billet Rods

• Precision machined by American Craftsmen using American Mill Certified Aircraft Quality Steel

• Engineered for Durability, Strength & Performance for today’s High RPM Engines

• Oliver Rods are designed and produced utilizing the latest in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Batch testing & the latest in modern inspection metrics that meet or exceed ISO Quality Standards

“If you compare quality, durability and price, Oliver rods are a bargain.

Great people to work with too.”

Jim KuntzKuntz and Co.ORDER TOLL FREE

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Small BlockSmall Block Speedway Series/Standard Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.225 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC5850STSW8 5.850"C6000STSW8 6.000"C6125STSW8 6.125"C6125LS1-STSW8 6.125"C6200STSW8 6.200"C6250STSW8 6.250"Small Block Ultra Light/Quad 4 Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 1.889 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.015 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6000Q4UL8-3.8 6.000”C6125Q4UL8-3.8 6.125”

Small BlockSmall Block Ultra Light/Standard Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.225 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6000STUL8 6.000"Small Block Ultra Light/Small Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.000 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.125 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6000SMUL8 6.000"

Speedway Series:Designed for severe applications where engines are subject to high RPM endurance racing, or high loads over a wide variation in RPM. These rods are often used in large cubic inch late model dirt cars, and forced induction applications.


Ultra Light Series:Designed to be used in moderate horsepower applications where RPM in the 8,200 range are common. These rods are often used in 360 Sprint cars with Spec heads, or pavement late models. Lightweight pistons are recommended.

This rod features 7/16” WSB bolts. (1.889” journal rods have 3/8” ARP 2000 bolts)

Chad Mullins Race Engines “As a race engine builder I am only as good as the parts we install. I choose Oliver Rods! The name of the guy in the picture is Jason Hughes. He is the most dominating driver in dirt modified racing today”. Thanks Chad Mullins P

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Big BlockBig Block /Standard Weight/Standard Journal0.990 Wrist Pin 2.200 Crank Pin 0.992 Big End Width2.325 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6135BB8 6.135" (Stock)C6385BB8 6.385" (+.250)C6535BB8 6.535" (+.400)C6635BB8 6.635" (+.500)C6660BB8 6.660" (+.525)C6700BB8 6.700" (+.565)C6735BB8 6.735" (+.600)C6800BB8 6.800" (+.665)Big Block /Max Series /Standard Journal0.990 Wrist Pin 2.200 Crank Pin 0.992 Big End Width2.325 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6385BBMX8 6.385" (+.250)C6535BBMX8 6.535" (+.400)C6700BBMX8 6.700" (+.565)C6800BBMX8 6.800" (+.665)

Big BlockBig Block /Standard Weight /Small Journal0.990 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.992 Big End Width2.225 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC6385SMBB8 6.385" (+.250)C6535SMBB8 6.535" (+.400)Tall DeckBig Block /Tall Deck /Standard Journal/Max Series0.990 Wrist Pin 2.200 Crank Pin 0.992 Big End Width2.325 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthC7000BBMX8 7.000" (+.865)C7100BBMX8 7.100" (+.965)

Big Block-Max Series:This rod is engineered for use in the most extreme applications were power adders are common, such as big block turbocharged/ supercharged endurance motors and blown alcohol drag cars.


Big Block Series:These rods are designed to withstand the high torque and heavy hitting horsepower generat-ed from today’s naturally aspirated big blocks. This rod is used in Super-Modified asphalt cars and big cubic inch naturally aspirated drag cars. This rod features 7/16” WSB bolts.

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Ford SeriesFord SVO Offset/Standard Weight/Standard Journal0.927 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width2.225 Big End BorePart Number Rod Length 2.100 Crank PinC6200SVO-STLT8 6.200"Ford Modular/Small Journal/Ultra Light0.866 Wrist Pin 2.000 Crank Pin 0.938 Big End Width2.125 Big End BorePart Number Rod Length 2.000 Crank PinF5850MD-SMUL8 5.850"Ford Modular/Standard Journal/Ultra Light0.866 Wrist Pin 2.086 Crank Pin 0.938 Big End Width2.239 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthF5933MDUL8 5.933"F6657MDUL8 6.657"Ford Big Block/Standard Weight/Standard Journal0.990 Wrist Pin 2.200 Crank Pin 0.992 Big End Width2.325 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthF6700BB8 6.700"F6800BB8 6.800"

Sport CompactMitsubishi/Generation2/ Ultra Light0.866 Wrist Pin 1.038 Big End Width1.890 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthM5906MTUL4-G2 5.906"

Mitsubishi/Generation2/Turbo Extreme0.866 Wrist Pin 1.038 Big End Width1.890 Big End BorePart Number Rod LengthMT5906LT4-G2 5.906"

Ford Series:These rods are designed to withstand the high torque and heavy hitting horsepower generated from today’s naturally aspirated big blocks. This rod is used in Super-Modified asphalt cars and big cubic inch naturally aspirated drag cars. This rod features 7/16” WSB bolts.

Sport Compact Series:These rods are designed for use in the Sport Compact applications were the small displacement high rpm engines are being Modified to make large amounts of horsepower.


PROS CONNECTING PROSStyle B

Style A

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Lube Tubes option reduces pin bushing failure... without compromising rod beam strength!

Pressure feeding lubrication to the wrist pin is not a new concept. But until now connecting rods typically produced for racing application were not particularly successful candidates.

The H·Beam design doesn’t work...without producing unacceptable side effects. Because the oil passage must be drilled through the center of the rod section, the hole size is dramatically limited. Oil flow through a center drilled oil passage can be shut off completely during the power stroke. Plus, beam strength can be significantly affected unless the center section is thickened to compensate. In the end you get a heavier rod that doesn’t effectively lubricate.

Offset Lube Tubes deliver pressurized

lubrication continually around the wrist pin bushing.

How about 2,200 horsepower

without a problem! “I’m impressed with their cycle

and bearing life......I’ve never worn one out.”

OLIVER Lube Tubes are precision, EDM drilled oil

passages that deliver lubrica tion through the strongest,

not the weakest section of the connecting rod.

Ken DuttweilerDuttweiler Performance

The OLIVER Parabolic Beam® is perfect...

the naturally thicker sections provide more than twice the

lubrication potential, without weakening

rod strength or increasing weight.

Offset passages deliver lubrication all the way around

the wrist pin. OLIVER Parabolic

Beam® connecting rods are available with single

or dual Lube Tubes™. Please specify when ordering.

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Don’t Take Our Word For It! ...Listen to what our satisfied customers have to say

“Half around the world, we cannot aff ord for our customers to have problems. That makes our reason to stock and sell Oliver simple…quality and reliability!” Lee Kavanagh Kavanagh Auto Parts - Australia

Here is the photo of the record setting 2010 E-85 Mustang at Bonneville that we promised Bruce for the catalog, along with a poster with some program info. They couldn’t have set the record without those Oliver Rods on board! Your support was greatly appreciated. Please let us know if we can supply you with further info, etc.Sincerely, Dick EschMore Power, Inc

“ The motors in our winged sprint cars produce power to be the fastest short track cars in the world. High horsepower with downforce on pavement tracks is hard on equipment, the front runners invest in the best to be competitive race to race. Oliver Rods is a proven winner and gets the job done with quality and reliabity.”Jim HanksMust See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series

“ Here at Jackson Auto Machine, we use Oliver connecting rods in engines where the customer demands the ultimate in performance and reliability. From high performance street applications to competition race engines, Oliver connecting rods are our number one choice.”Regards,Carmela JacksonJackson Auto Machine P

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Larry Larson, Owner 1967 Chevy II“ When you build an engine that cranks out 2,400+ HP, makes 6.934/211.59 passes on the strip and then street driven over 4,000 miles in two years, the choice of rods is critical. I use Oliver Billet Steel Rods for one simple reason: They Work ”

Mike Moran, Owner Moran Motorsports

ORDER TOLL FREE 800.253.8108

Testimonials: images & written testimonials from racers and engine builders

Gessford Machine Engines

Thanks for taking my call and handling the order for the Connecting rods for our Shelby Cobra engine. I mentioned we were an Authorized Shelby Dealer and build Cobras with your connecting rods. These are some recent examples: At Hallet Raceway near Tulsa three weeks back where we were displaying one of our Aluminum Bodied real Shelby Cobras in front of the Factory Carroll Shelby Trailer. This one is serial number CSX4402 and has one of our 502 Cubic Inch Shelby Signature engines with Kinsler Injection and of course your 6535BB8 Oliver rods.Regards, George Anderson

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Bolt InstructionsIMPORTANT BOLT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.

Before bolting the oil pan on, set a torque wrench at 50 lb/ft for 7/16 bolt (40 lb/ft for 3/8 bolt, 30lb/ft for 5/16 bolt), and check all rod bolts. If any bolt turns before reaching the preset torque, it has not been properly tightened. You must loosen these bolts and tighten them properly. Effective: 5-8-09

DO NOT USE METAL STAMPS to number rods. Metal stamps may disturb the roundness of the rod bore. Paint toolmaker’s layout dye on the rod and cap, then inscribe numbers.

NEVER use bolts to draw the cap down on rod. Locate cap dowel sleeves into the counterbores of the rod. Then, CAREFULLY tap cap into place.

Clean all parts thoroughly to remove all dirt and foreign oils. Spread Oliver bolt lube on threads and under head of bolt and tighten per instructions below.

Stretch: While the stretch method has become widely ac-cepted as the most accurate method of obtaining proper clamping force, the method of obtaining proper stretch has been confusing. To obtain proper stretch you cannot “as it might be called” chase the stretch, meaning turn-ing the bolt in small steps to come to the recommended stretch. After 50 lb/ft to 60 lb/ft of torque, the clamp load of the threads is getting so great; you are turning the head of the bolt before the threads start to turn. Thus the bolt is not being turned 1 to 1 (head of bolt to threads of bolt). This can result in TWIST FRACTURING and /or TWIST YIELDING the shank of the bolt leading to premature failure.

Torque Angle method has proven to be one of the most effective methods to assure against premature failure

within the fasteners load capacity. Using the following example you will achieve maximum strength within the fasteners load capacity.

Example: Torque Angle Procedure Bolt Type Recommended Stretch Torque & Angle7/16-Oliver/ARP WSB .0053 to .0057 30lb/ft + 42 deg

With clean dry threads on rods and bolts apply recom-mended bolt lubricant to threads in rods and on bolts and under head of bolt.

Seat bolt by tightening 3 to 5 times to recommended spec. applying lube each time. Zero stretch gauge on re-laxed bolt – no torque. Tighten to recommended torque and angle – pull the angle in one full movement.Check Stretch – If stretch comes up short of specification, (.005 for above example) use the following method to obtain proper stretch.Back bolt off and relube threads and under head.Reset initial bolt torque.Add 2 to 4 degrees of angle to specification making sure to pull in one steady pull.Check Stretch – If short of desired spec. repeat steps 5 thru 7.Remember to pull in one full motion. Once you stop; the twisting force to overcome the load on the threads is so great, it may result in a TWIST FAILURE to shank of bolt.

Bolt Type Recommended Stretch Torque & Angle3/8 - Oliver/ARP 2000 .0050” to .0054” 25 lb/ft + 42 deg

3/8 - Oliver/ARP 3.5 .0052” to .0056” 30 lb/ft + 42 deg

7/16 - Oliver/ARP STD (Black Bolt) .0048” to .0055” 30 lb/ft + 40 deg

7/16 - Oliver/ARP WSB .0053” to .0057” 30 lb/ft + 42 deg

7/16 – Oliver/ARP CA625 .0063” to .0067” 30 lb/ft + 54 deg

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Three step tightening procedure using the stretch method

Rod Bearing Preparation

Step 1After cleaning and visual inspec-tion of all components, lubricate the bolt threads and under the head using the recommended lubricant.

Step 1 Remove connecting rod from sealed pouch.

Step 4Thoroughly clean bearing. Use Micrometer with a ball end at-tachment to measure the shell thickness. Select shells that will provide appropriate clearance. Install shells into connecting rods. Using care to align the hollow dowels with the mating counter bore; tap the rods cap into posi-tion with an appropriate hammer.

Step 2Bring the caps into alignment and tap into place, before installing bolts. Do NOT use the bolts to pull caps into position.

Step 2Thoroughly clean the rods to remove the rust preventative.

Step 5Apply the recommended lubri-cant on the threads and under the bolt head.

Step 3Seat the pointed ends of the stretch gauge into the bolt dimples. Adjust the gauge so it has approximately .050” preload. Align the needle to “0”. With shims installed, tighten until prescribed stretch is achieved.

Step 3Apply machinist dye to the side of the rod. Lightly mark 1 to 8 with a metal scribe. (Note return policy on scribed parts.)

Step 6Use the stretch or torque angle meth-od. Using a dial bore gauge, measure the inside of the bearing to verify the oil clearance will be correct. You are now ready to install the pistons.

DO NOT USE THE BOLTS TO PULL THE CAP INTO POSITION.

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Tightening procedure using the torque & angle method

Step 1Install rod and piston assembly into engine block. Using great care, be sure hollow dowels are aligned with the mating rod counter bores. Attach rod cap and tap into place with an appropriate hammer.DO NOT USE THE BOLTS TO PULL THE CAP INTO POSITION.

Step 4After completing this process on all 16 rod bolts, set a quality torque wrench to 50 ft/lbs. Check torque on all rod bolts to verify that no bolts will turn. If you find any that turn, even slightly, the angle portion of the tightening process was not successful and the bolt is still at 30 ft/lbs. YOU MUST COMPLETELY LOOSEN THIS BOLT. RETIGHTEN TO 30FT/LBS AND REPEAT THE TORQUE ANGLE PROCEDURE.

Step 2Place shim stock between the rod and crankshaft thrust faces. This will help support the rod cap and prevent distortion in the rod housing bore during the tighten-ing process. Seat the threads and snug up the lash by torquing the bolts to 30 ft./lbs

Step 3Install the appropriate size wrench to the male side of the Torque/An-gle gauge. Attach a breaker bar on the female side of the gauge. Now engage a rod bolt with the gauge assembly and rotate the stop arm of the Torque/Angle gauge clock-wise until it makes contact with the side of the rod (or any other solid place on the engine). Rotate the outside ring of the gauge clock-wise until the pointer aligns at zero. Tighten bolt until pointer aligns at the degree mark specified in the instruction.

Gunslinger - Scott Hartsock; “Whether it’s a monster truck or a monster motor, there’s nothing that stands up to the reliability of the Oliver Max rod.”


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1025 Clancy Avenue NE • Grand Rapids • MI 49503 • 616. 451.8333 • Fax: 616.451.3085 ORDER TOLL FREE 800.253.8108

© 2011 Oliver Connecting Rods

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