1961 Super Rocket, big end nuts torque

[anjimehra]

Hi
Starting rebuild of my reconditioned engine. The manual states the big end nuts to be torqued to 22 lb.ft
Isnt this too much for 5/16 bolts ?
Anji

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[KiwiGF]

Have you got standard rods and bolts?

Edit on this link there is good info. 22 ft lb might be right depending on what you have.

http://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=395.msg1905#msg1905

[anjimehra]

Have you got standard rods and bolts?

Edit on this link there is good info. 22 ft lb might be right depending on what you have.

http://www.a7a10.net/forum/index.php?topic=395.msg1905#msg1905

Yes, standard rods & bolts. Unable to source new HT bolts here hence using old ones

[RichardL]

Unable to source new HT bolts here hence using old ones

Anji,

I understand the U.S.A. and one or two other countries have done trade with India in the past  so I can't understand not being able to get ARP (or other) bolts brought in by the next schooner.

On another topic (with less joking), are you participating in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on September 25th? The cause is to raise money for prostate cancer research.  I see there will be a ride in Pune. https://www.gentlemansride.com/sponsor/country/india?ride_id=231. Here's the video from last year's Pune ride: https://youtu.be/3AyDrJBjoZg

Richard L.

[anjimehra]

Unable to source new HT bolts here hence using old ones

Anji,

I understand the U.S.A. and one or two other countries have done trade with India in the past  so I can't understand not being able to get ARP (or other) bolts brought in by the next schooner.

On another topic (with less joking), are you participating in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on September 25th? The cause is to raise money for prostate cancer research.  I see there will be a ride in Pune. https://www.gentlemansride.com/sponsor/country/india?ride_id=231. Here's the video from last year's Pune ride: https://youtu.be/3AyDrJBjoZg

Richard L.

Hi Richard
any amount & types of nuts & bolts in metric sizes available here, but, sadly no Imperial sizes. Have to get myself a set of Taps & Dies.
Thanks for the info on DGR scheduled for Sept. Never knew about this or DGR till getting the link from you.. Will follow up & see where it leads.
Any projects in hand currently? Finishing the Super Rocket & then planning to start on the 1935 Velocette MSS 500.
Regards
Anji

[anjimehra]

Hi
Starting rebuild of my reconditioned engine. The manual states the big end nuts to be torqued to 22 lb.ft
Isnt this too much for 5/16 bolts ?
Anji

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Hi
Any idea where I can procure the big end bolts & nuts & how much would they cost ?
Thanks
Anji

[muskrat]

G'day Anji.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BSA-Connecting-Rod-Bolt-Nut-Set-67-1536-500-650-Twins-Large-Journal-A10-A65-/121332396810
Or one of our forum members https://sites.google.com/site/priorymagnetos/crank-and-rods
Cheers

[anjimehra]

G'day Anji.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BSA-Connecting-Rod-Bolt-Nut-Set-67-1536-500-650-Twins-Large-Journal-A10-A65-/121332396810
Or one of our forum members https://sites.google.com/site/priorymagnetos/crank-and-rods
Cheers

Hi Muskrat.
Sorry for the delay in thanking you. Was on a ride & got back a few days back. Will follow up today
Thanks once again
Anji

[anjimehra]

G'day Anji.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BSA-Connecting-Rod-Bolt-Nut-Set-67-1536-500-650-Twins-Large-Journal-A10-A65-/121332396810
Or one of our forum members https://sites.google.com/site/priorymagnetos/crank-and-rods
Cheers

Hi muskrat
what are the dias of the small & big journals ? Excuse my ignorance !!!
Anji

[muskrat]

G'day Anji.
Small journal big ends are 1.461", Large journal big ends are 1.688", 1961 SR should have LJ. A10 little end 0.750".
Cheers

[anjimehra]

G'day Anji.
Small journal big ends are 1.461", Large journal big ends are 1.688", 1961 SR should have LJ. A10 little end 0.750".
Cheers

Thanks Muskrat
Anji