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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 todaydidnt happen overnight and theywont be solved overnight. But,we can turn things around if wesimply resolve to work together.

Buy American Made products andsupport the country where youlive: not one 7,000 miles away. Ifyou cant find a product to fit yourneeds thats made in America,

then buy from countries that havetrue free trade with America.Dont send your hard earnedAmerican dollars to countrieswhose ships arrive here full butreturn home empty due to unfairtrade restrictions.

Finally, dont let a few pennies ordollars sway your decision onwhat product to buy. Considerthose pennies and dollars aninvestment in your country. Thereturn on your investment will bea strong, prosperous America forgenerations to come.

In the midst of everything that ishappening in the world today, letsalways remember what trulymatters most. Take time to enjoyfriends and family at everyopportunity. Make time to helpthose less fortunate than yourself

just because you can. Honor thosewho defend and protect our greatnation both at home and abroad.

Most importantly, invest your timeand resources in our children

because they will lead us into thefuture. Through our love, insuringa great education and leading daily

by our example we can teach ourchildren how to claim and securetheir birthright; tobe Americans.

Proudly Made in America

Americans must wake up to a verysimple truth; if my neighbordoesnt have a job today, then

sooner or later I wont have oneeither. It is time for all of us torealize we are part of one big 300million member family: We areAmericans.

For generations, Made inAmerica signified the quality,durability and innovation of the

product that bore the mark. Ibelieve that is still true today.

Foolish companies, run by veryshortsighted management haveturned Made in America into arare sight these days. They coldlymove production overseas in thename of saving a few lousy

pennies on their products with noregard for the American workeror our country. They tell the laidoff worker who cant pay themortgage, the bills or even feedtheir families that it isnt

personal: its just business. Tosome it may just be business butas an American, I take that

personally.

I believe it is time, right now, tostop and reverse the trend ofmoving American jobs overseas. Itis time for each of us to rememberwe are all in this together and ouractions and decisions ultimatelyhave an effect on each other. Thechanges we need require you, meand our 300 million fellow citizensto do whats right for America.

I am proud of the fact that everyOliver connecting rod is made inAmerica, from 100% Americanmaterials by the finest craftsman in

the world: Americans.

We dont do the majority of thework overseas and then theminimum amount here to qualifyas Made in America. We alsodont try to confuse the buyer withstatements such as Engineered inAmerica to imply an overseas

produced product is somehowbetter.

The fact is, we build what arearguably the best connecting rods inthe world and we do itallright herein our country: America.

Wake UP America!Wake UP America!

WHATS IMPORTANT TO YOU?WHATS IMPORTANT TO YOU?

PROS CONNECTING PROSTestimonials: images & writtentestimonials from racers andengine builders

We 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 betterrod than OLIVER. We are a small custom enginebuilder and use only the best components inour power plants. Choosing Oliver Rods was aneasy decision.

Mike GullaIsland Racing Service Inc.


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oliverconnetingrods.com

OUR STORYFor a generation, Oliver Connecting Rods has beenbuilding a reputation of helping engine buildersand race car drivers achieve extreme horsepowerby designing and manufacturing connectingrods that are light-weight and extremely durable.Although design specifics have advanced overthe years, Oliver Connecting Rods is best knownfor its I-beam connecting rods featuring an exclu-sive Parabolic Beam design. This design reducesbeam 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. usingonly premium U.S. mill certified aircraft qualityE4340 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 bestconnecting rods available in the world.

Oliver rods are used in applications such as NHRAdrag racing, circle track, truck and tractor pulling,and offshore power boat racing. They were alsoinstalled in the engines that earned several worldspeed records at the Bonneville salt flats as well

as many other titles across the globe.

As an American company, OliverConnecting Rods is dedicated tocontinuous innovation andaccessibility by its customers.If you have a specific question aboutany of our products, just call.

Designed for outstandingdurability, strength and

performance by engineerswith real racing experience

Machined with precision in Americafrom American billet steel

Inspected to the highest degree ofquality for extreme accuracy

OUR PRODUCTSOliver I-beam connecting rods feature ourexclusive Parabolic Beam design that reducebeam stress and delivers the highest strengthto-weight ratio of any connecting rodcurrently made.

All rods are precision machined using onlypremium mill certified aircraft quality E4340

chrome moly alloy billets, heat treated toproduce a 100% martensite grain structure.

ORDER TOLL FRE800.253.810

Parabolic Beam is a registered trademark of Oliver Racing Parts, I WSB and Lube-Tubes are a trademark of Ol iver Racing Parts, In


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Ordering procedures : part numbering system & return policy

Custom Rod Specication 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 LIGHT

STSW 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 acopy to: OLIVER Racing Parts at616.451.3085Or use the convenient internetform 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 formfound at: www.oliverconnectingrods.com

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RETURN POLICYAny connecting rod(s) that have been modified in any way from standard production featuresand/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 Modication; Bearing Loc Modication; 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 AircraftQuality, vacuum carbon-arc deoxidized, E4340 steel, meeting AMS 6415, AMS 2301 and AMS2304 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 dateof delivery. Only a professional engine builder who is knowledgeable about assembling highperformance engines should install Oliver Rods.

If, within thirty (30) days of delivery, Oliver Racing Parts receives notice that this product isdefective, 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. THESEREMEDIES ARE BUYERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OLIVER RACINGPARTS 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, INCLUDINGMERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

ANY MODIFICATIONS ON OLIVER

RACING PARTS PRODUCTS, OR PARTSTHEREIN, IN ANY MANNER, MADE AFTERTHEIR DEPARTURE FROM THE OLIVERRACING PARTS FACTORY WILL RENDERALL WARRANTIES NULL AND VOID.

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

Steve Irwin IMG


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Small Block

Small Block Standard Weight/Standard Journal

0.927 Wrist Pin 2.100 Crank Pin 0.940 Big End Width

2.225 Big End Bore

Part Number Rod Length

C5850STLT8 5.580"C6000STLT8 6.000"

C6125STLT8 6.125"

C6125LS1-STLT8 6.125"

C6200STLT8 6.200"

C6250STLT8 6.250"

C6300STLT8 6.300"

Small Block

Small Block Standard Weight/Small Journal


2.125 Big End Bore


C5850SMLT8 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 highhorsepower, high RPM engines. This workhorserod is used in applications such as late modelstock 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 Certied Aircraft Quality Steel

Engineered for Durability, Strength & Performance for todays 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 thatmeet or exceed ISO Quality Standards

If you compare quality, durabilityand price, Oliver rods are a bargain.

Great people to work with too.

Jim KuntzKuntz and Co.ORDER TOLL FREE

800.253.8108


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Small Block

Small Block Speedway Series/Standard Journal


2.225 Big End Bore


C5850STSW8 5.850"C6000STSW8 6.000"

C6125STSW8 6.125"

C6125LS1-STSW8 6.125"

C6200STSW8 6.200"

C6250STSW8 6.250"

Small Block Ultra Light/Quad 4 Journal


2.015 Big End Bore


C6000Q4UL8-3.8 6.000

C6125Q4UL8-3.8 6.125

Small Block

Small Block Ultra Light/Standard Journal


2.225 Big End Bore


C6000STUL8 6.000"Small Block Ultra Light/Small Journal


2.125 Big End Bore


C6000SMUL8 6.000"

Speedway Series:Designed for severe applications whereengines are subject to high RPM enduranceracing, or high loads over a wide variation in

RPM. These rods are often used in large cubicinch late model dirt cars, and forcedinduction applications.


Ultra Light Series:Designed to be used in moderate horsepowerapplications where RPM in the 8,200 range arecommon. 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 journalrods have 3/8 ARP 2000 bolts)

Chad Mullins Race EnginesAs a race engine builder I am only as good as theparts we install. I choose Oliver Rods! The name ofthe guy in the picture is Jason Hughes. He is themost dominating driver in dirt modified racingtoday. Thanks Chad Mullins


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Big Block

Big Block /Standard Weight/Standard Journal


2.325 Big End Bore


C6135BB8 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 Journal


2.325 Big End Bore


C6385BBMX8 6.385" (+.250)

C6535BBMX8 6.535" (+.400)

C6700BBMX8 6.700" (+.565)

C6800BBMX8 6.800" (+.665)

Big Block

Big Block /Standard Weight /Small Journal


2.225 Big End Bore


C6385SMBB8 6.385" (+.250)

C6535SMBB8 6.535" (+.400)

Tall DeckBig Block /Tall Deck /Standard Journal/Max Series


2.325 Big End Bore


C7000BBMX8 7.000" (+.865)

C7100BBMX8 7.100" (+.965)

Big Block-Max Series:This rod is engineered for use in the most extremeapplications were power adders are common, suchas big block turbocharged/ supercharged endurancmotors and blown alcohol drag cars.


Big Block Series:These rods are designed to withstand the hightorque and heavy hitting horsepower generat-ed from todays naturally aspirated big blocks.

This rod is used in Super-Modified asphalt carsand big cubic inch naturally aspirated drag cars.



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Ford Series

Ford SVO Offset/Standard Weight/Standard Journal


2.225 Big End Bore

Part Number Rod Length 2.100 Crank Pin

C6200SVO-STLT8 6.200"

Ford Modular/Small Journal/Ultra Light


2.125 Big End Bore

Part Number Rod Length 2.000 Crank Pin

F5850MD-SMUL8 5.850"

Ford Modular/Standard Journal/Ultra Light


2.239 Big End Bore


F5933MDUL8 5.933"

F6657MDUL8 6.657"Ford Big Block/Standard Weight/Standard Journal


2.325 Big End Bore


F6700BB8 6.700"

F6800BB8 6.800"

Sport Compact

Mitsubishi/Generation2/ Ultra Light

0.866 Wrist Pin 1.038 Big End Width

1.890 Big End Bore


M5906MTUL4-G2 5.906"

Mitsubishi/Generation2/Turbo Extreme

0.866 Wrist Pin 1.038 Big End Width

1.890 Big End Bore


MT5906LT4-G2 5.906"

Ford Series:These rods are designed to withstand the hightorque and heavy hitting horsepower generatedfrom todays naturally aspirated big blocks.

This rod is used in Super-Modified asphalt carsand big cubic inch naturally aspirated drag cars.


Sport Compact Series:These rods are designed for use in the SportCompact applications were the smalldisplacement high rpm engines are beingModified to make large amounts of horsepower.


PROS CONNECTING PROS


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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 connectingrods typically produced for racing applicationwere not particularly successful candidates.

The HBeam design doesnt work...without producing unacceptable side effects.Because the oil passage must be drilledthrough the center of the rod section, thehole size is dramatically limited. Oil flowthrough a center drilled oil passage can beshut off completely during the power stroke.

Plus, beam strength can besignificantly affected unlessthe center section isthickened to compensate.In the end you get a heavierrod that doesnteffectively lubricate.

Offset Lube Tubedeliver pressurize

lubrication continually arounthe wrist pin bushing

How about 2,200horsepower

without a problem

Im impressed with their cycleand bearing life...

...Ive never worn one out.

OLIVER Lube Tubes arprecision, EDM drilled oi

passages that deliver lubrication through the strongest

not the weakest sectionof the connecting rod

Ken DuttweilerDuttweiler Performance

The OLIVER Parabolic Beamis perfect.

the naturally thicker sectionprovide more than twice th

lubrication potentiawithout weakenin

rod strength oincreasing weigh

Offset passagedeliver lubricatioall the way aroun

the wrist pinOLIVER Paraboli

Beam connecting rodare available with singl

or dual Lube TubesPlease specify when ordering


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Dont Take Our Word For It! ...Listen to what our satised customers have to say

Half around the world, we cannot aff ord forour customers to have problems. That makesour reason to stock and sell Oliver simple

quality and reliability!Lee KavanaghKavanagh Auto Parts - Australia

Here is the photo of the record setting 2010E-85 Mustang at Bonneville that we promised

Bruce for the catalog, along with a posterwith some program info. They couldnt haveset the record without those Oliver Rods onboard! Your support was greatly appreciated.Please let us know if we can supply you withfurther info, etc.Sincerely, Dick EschMore Power, Inc

The motors in our winged sprint carsproduce power to be the fastest short track

cars in the world. High horsepower withdownforce on pavement tracks is hard onequipment, the front runners invest in thebest to be competitive race to race. OliverRods is a proven winner and gets the jobdone with quality and reliabity.Jim HanksMust See RacingXtreme Sprint Series

Here at Jackson Auto Machine, we use Oliver

connecting rods in engines where the customerdemands the ultimate in performance andreliability. From high performance streetapplications to competition race engines,Oliver connecting rods are our numberone choice.Regards,Carmela JacksonJackson Auto Machine


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Larry Larson, Owner1967 Chevy II

When you build an engine

that cranks out 2,400+ HP,makes 6.934/211.59 passeson the strip and then streetdriven over 4,000 miles intwo years, the choice ofrods is critical. I use OliverBillet Steel Rods for onesimple reason: They Work

Mike Moran, OwnerMoran Motorsports

ORDER TOLL FREE800.253.8108

Testimonials: images & written testimonials from racers and engine builders

Gessford Machine Engines

Thanks for taking my call and handling theorder for the Connecting rods for our Shelby Cobraengine. I mentioned we were an AuthorizedShelby Dealer and build Cobras with yourconnecting rods. These are some recent examples:At Hallet Raceway near Tulsa three weeks backwhere we were displaying one of our AluminumBodied real Shelby Cobras in front of the FactoryCarroll Shelby Trailer. This one is serial numberCSX4402 and has one of our 502 Cubic InchShelby Signature engines with Kinsler Injectionand of course your 6535BB8 Oliver rods.Regards, George Anderson


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Bolt Instructions

IMPORTANT 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 STAMPSto number rods. Metalstamps may disturb the roundness of the rod bore. Paint

toolmakers layout dye on the rod and cap, then inscribe

numbers.

NEVERuse bolts to draw the cap down on rod. Locate

cap dowel sleeves into the counterbores of the rod.

Then, CAREFULLYtap cap into place.

Cleanall 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 TWISTYIELDING the shank of the bolt leading to premature

failure.

Torque Anglemethod has proven to be one of the most

effective methods to assure against premature failure

within the fasteners load capacity. Using the followingexample you will achieve maximum strength within th

fasteners load capacity.

Example: Torque Angle ProcedureBolt Type Recommended Stretch Torque & Angle

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

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 rlaxed bolt no torque. Tighten to recommended torqu

and angle pull the angle in one full movement.

Check Stretch If stretch comes up short of specificat

(.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 su

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; th

twisting force to overcome the load on the threads is s

great, it may result in a TWIST FAILUREto shank of bol

Bolt Type Recommended Stretch Torque & Angle

3/8 - 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 1Remove 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 prescribedstretch 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 th

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 appropriatehammer.

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 andsnug 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. Nowengage 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 its a monster truck ora monster motor, theres nothingthat stands up to the reliability ofthe Oliver Max rod.



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